Dactylanthus

Dactylanthus taylori in flower, Dead bog site, Pukerimu.

Dactylanthus taylori in flower

Dactylanthus (Dactylanthus taylorii) is a highly unusual plant, and holds a special place in New Zealand's indigenous flora as the only fully parasitic flowering plant.
Dactylanthus taylori in flower, Mangaweka Reserve.

Facts about dactylanthus

Did you know the Maori name for dactylanthus is pua o te reinga, which translates into 'flower of the underworld'? Learn more about this unusual plant in this section.

Male Dactylanthus taylori, Waitaanga. Photo: John Barkla.

Threats to dactylanthus

Visit this section to learn about some of the threats to dactylanthus and the reasons for its decline.

DOC staff erecting a cage over Dactylanthus taylori, Mangaweka Reserve.

DOC's work with dactylanthus

View information on DOC's Dactylanthus taylorii Recovery Plan and find out about current conservation work.

DOC Dactylanthus Recovery Group with caged Dactylanthus taylori. Photo: Rebecca Stanley.

You can help dactylanthus

Learn ways you can help with dactylanthus conservation efforts.

 
 

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