About Gingidia montana (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) J.W.Dawson
Description: The leaves of Gingidia montana are green on the upper surface and gray underneath, with 5 to 10 opposite leaflets. It can be distinguished from Gingidia grisea by its stout growth habit, larger overall leaves and leaflets, and its lanceolate secondary bracts, which differ from the broad-elliptic or long-acuminate secondary bracts of G. grisea. Range and habitat: This species is found on both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. It grows from sea level up into the subalpine biome, and prefers open grassland and riparian areas. In the North Island, it is now mainly found on rocky slopes, where it is protected from browsing animal activity. The species was recently downgraded to a conservation status of Declining, partly because of its fragmented geographic range.
