Metrosideros fulgens (scarlet rātā, rātā vine [1] or in Māori akatawhiwhi [2]) is a forest liana or vine endemic to New Zealand. It occurs in coastal and lowland forest throughout the North Island, on the west coast of the South Island and on the Three Kings Islands north of Cape Reinga.

The rātā and pōhutukawa belong in the myrtle family of trees. Other members include mānuka, kānuka and swamp maire. New Zealand has 10 rātā species: 3 tree species. 1 shrub species. 6 climbing rata species (these are vines and do not form trees).

Aug 26, 2022 · We’re turning a spotlight on our rātā vines, especially in terms of what we’ve learned so far about their susceptibility to myrtle rust. Our Metrosideros vines occur on the North Island, South Island and some surrounding islands, like Three Kings.

There are ten native species of rata in New Zealand all in the genus Metrosideros. Four of these form trees (northern rata, southern rata, Bartlett’s rata and Parkinson’s rata) and the remaining six species are all lianes.

Metrosideros robusta. A.Cunn. Metrosideros robusta, commonly known as the northern rātā, is a forest tree endemic to New Zealand. It grows up to 25 metres (82 ft) or taller, and usually begins its life as a hemiepiphyte high in the branches of a mature forest tree; over centuries the young tree sends descending and girdling roots down and ...

Apr 14, 2020 · New Zealand's native rata and pohutukawa trees can be found across the country. Here are 3 tips to help you tell apart these common trees.

Metrosideros carminea (Carmine rātā, Crimson rātā or in Māori akakura[1]) is a forest liane or vine that is endemic to New Zealand. It occurs in coastal and lowland forest from Te Paki in the north of the North Island south to Māhia Peninsula and Taranaki.

White rata vines are found in most low land forests from Northland down to about Christchurch and on the west coast.

Also known as Crimson Rata Vine, Carmine Rata and Akakura. Produces a mass of carmine coloured flowers in spring. Plant in either full sun or partial shade where it will sheltered from moderate to heavy frost. Soils need to be rich in humus, moist but free-draining. Evergreen native.

Climbing rata. Scientific name: Metrosideros fulgens. Maori name: Aka, Akakura, Akatawhiwhi, Pua-tawhiwhi. Other names: Scarlet rata vine. Vine or creeper - native to the Wellington Region. Suits: damp, partial shade, sunny, shelter, coastal forest garden, small garden or balcony.