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Pseudopanax colensoi, commonly known as the mountain fivefinger in English and orihou in Māori, is an endemic species to New Zealand. It is a shrub that can often grow into a small canopy tree, and is found in high altitude environments in its preferred areas around New Zealand. It is a member of the Neopanax clade, and is referred to by some sources as Neopanax colensoi.
Pseudopanax colensoi has certain preferred habitats. Pseudopanax colensoi var. colensoi is found in mountainous areas between 300 and 800 meters above sea level and low alpine forests and scrubland, while other varieties like ternatus can grown at higher elevations. When one species is taken away from a populated area of Pseudopanax colensoi it is quickly replaced with most commonly another from the same family. Pseudopanax colensoi likes to live in areas that are away from water but in an area with nutrient rich soils. Different species of Neopanax do well in different habitats. Some do well in poor soil conditions, dry shaded areas, with a divaricating habitat. Others are used in gardens as decorative plants taking up little room. Some Neopanax do well in nurseries for vegetation cover.
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