Metrosideros bartlettii, commonly known as Bartlett's rātā, is a rare species of tree in the familyMyrtaceae. It is only found in three patches of dense forest remnants nearPiwhane / Spirits Bay in New Zealand'sNorth Island. It reaches a height of up to 30 metres (100 feet) with atrunk diameter of 1 to 1.5 metres (3.3 to 4.9 feet). The species is known for its distinct whitish, paper-likebark and small white flowers. Bartlett's rātā was accidentally discovered in 1975 byJohn Bartlett nearCape Reinga and firstdescribed byJohn Dawson in 1985. Bartlett's rātā typically begins lifegrowing on another plant, inhabits lowland forests, and grows near wet areas. A 2018 article documented 13 adult trees in the wild, down from 31 in 2000. Its decline has been attributed to land use changes and the introduction ofcommon brushtail possums. In 2013, it was listed as acritically endangered species on theIUCN Red List, with a decreasing population trend. (Full article...)
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