Genus Lepidothamnus
Lepidothamnus fonkii Lepidothamnus intermedius Lepidothamnus laxifoliusSpecies in the genus Lepidothamnus of plants
Mountain Rimu - Lepidothamnus laxifolius is a high alpine specialist found in high-altitude bog communities and in scrub, often in association with Halocarpus bidwillii and Podocarpus nivalis. Example locations include Tongariro National Park and Arthur's Pass. On Stewart Island it is found in lowland as well as in montane areas.