Carpodetus serratus
Putaputawētā







An attractive tree with spreading branches. Leaves are green, marbled, and serrated. Goes through a juvenile phase of divaricating branches and small, rounded leaves. A profusion of small, white flowers from late-spring to early-autumn. Does not tolerate drought or wind.
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Family: Rousseaceae, a family of trees and shrubs. Learn more about Rousseaceae.
Genus: Carpodetus, carpodetus, derived from the Greek noun καρπός (karpós, 'fruit') and adjective σύνδετος (súndetos, 'bound'), meaning 'bound fruit', in reference to the distinct ring on the outside of the fruit of species in this genus that makes it appear as if the fruit is bound. Could also refer to the seeds being bound together in clusters in the fruit. A genus of small flowering trees that occur in New Guinea, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Learn more about Carpodetus.
Species: Carpodetus serratus, serrātus (Latin, adjective), meaning 'serrated', in reference to the serrated, saw-tooth edges of the leaves of this species. Learn more about Carpodetus serratus.
Common Name: Putaputawētā
Other Common Name(s): Marbleleaf