About Quintinia serrata A.Cunn.
Species Nomenclature and Classification
Quintinia serrata A.Cunn., commonly known as tāwheowheo, is an evergreen tree species belonging to the genus Quintinia.
Endemic Range
It is endemic to New Zealand.
Leaf Anthocyanin Composition
Its leaves contain distinct patterns of two specific anthocyanins: cyanidin 3-O-glucoside and cyanidin 3-O-galactoside.
Anthocyanin Function
These anthocyanins function to protect the plant's shade-adapted chloroplasts from direct sunlight.
