Additional records of indigenous and naturalised plants with observations on the distribution of Gunnera tinctoria, on Stewart Island, New Zealand

Abstract

Twelve additional records of indigenous vascular plants and 25 naturalised plant records are added to the flora of Stewart Island. The majority of the new naturalised plant records come from Halfmoon Bay. Observations on the distribution and abundance of Gunnera tinctoria on Stewart Island are given, as this species is considered to pose a significant threat to indigenous biodiversity.

Keywords:

• new records
• indigenous plants
• naturalised plants
• Stewart Island
• New Zealand flora