Native seed catalogue

Aristotelia serrata Wineberry | Makomako

This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.

Propagation summary

Good germination and seed viability. Uncertainty around long-term storage.

Seed propagation category

Easy.

Geographical distribution

Found widespread in New Zealand in lowland forests and montane forests (forests on the slopes of mountains).(1)

Seed collection

Seed matures between January–April.(2) Seed collection happens in February.(3), (4) Seeds can be dispersed by birds.(1)

Seed dormancy

The first seed germinated after 17 days, and most had germinated by 70 days.(1) Germination can take from 1–2 months.(3), (4)

Pre-sowing treatments

Needs de-pulping (removal of seed from fruit) as in-fruit seeds had low germination (10%).(1) Cool-moist stratification for 1–2 months(2) (stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination).

Seed viability

76–88% of seeds are viable.(1)

Germination

Germination rates reported between 94–96%.(1)

Susceptibility to disease and pests

Seeds eaten by moth larvae (Conopomorpha cyanospilus).(4)

Research opportunities

Germination, seed storage, and vegetative propagation needs further investigation.

Information about the native seed profiles

All species names are in the following order: scientific name, common name, and Māori name. Names may vary by region. We have tried to use the most common names across New Zealand.

We have sourced photos from different websites and creators. We have used the images under different licences. These include Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses. For Aristotelia serrata, the image details are:

The basis for each seed profile is a literature review carried out by Scion. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service commissioned and worked on the review to produce a native seed catalogue. The full seed catalogue is on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website.

Native afforestation research programme: Seed propagation catalogue

References

1.

Burrows, C J (1995) Germination behaviour of seeds of the New Zealand species: Aristotelis serrata, Coprosma robusta, Cordyline australis, Myrtus obcordata, and Schefflera digitata. New Zealand Journal of Botany 33, 257–264.

2.

Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.

3.

Burrows, C J (1997) Reproductive ecology of New Zealand forests: 1. Natural seed storage phenomena. New Zealand Natural Sciences 23, 31.

4.

Burrows, C J (1997) Reproductive ecology of New Zealand forests: 2. Germination behaviour of seeds in varied conditions. New Zealand Natural Sciences 23, 53–69.

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