Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Ateraukawa

Cultivar No Source: Rene Orchiston 64
Source Source: Rene Orchiston
Description Source: Katarina Tawiri

Tall bush with upright leaves. Mature leaves have droopy tips. Dark red margin colour. Young leaves have maroon colour overlay.

Uses Source: Katarina Tawiri

Good quality, versatile cultivar for kete and muka extraction.

Muka extraction Source: Katarina Tawiri

The muka extracted cleanly and the para removed effortlessly. A good muka cultivar, producing a medium amount of strong, clean fibre.

Raranga - unboiled Source: Katarina Tawiri

Whenu soften easily and do not fray. They are strong, but there is a noticeable difference in thickness between butt end and tip of leaf.


Information sources:

Source: Rene Orchiston Rene Orchiston Source: Katarina Tawiri Katarina Tawiri Source: Rob Smissen Rob Smissen Source: Sue Scheele Sue Scheele