Pouzolzia australis (Endl.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear

Pouzolzia australis is a critically endangered large shrub species in the plant family Urticaceae. It is endemic to small islands of Australia and New Zealand.

Subspecies

• Pouzolzia australis subsp. australis — endemic to Norfolk Island. In 2003 only about 33 mature plants were known, but it has been propagated and planted to increase numbers. Plants grow rapidly and have a short lifespan.
• Pouzolzia australis subsp. dealbata — Kermadec nettle ; occurs in the Raoul and Kermadec Islands and a closely related species is at
• Pouzolzia australis — another subspecies is endemic to Lord Howe Island.^[2][3]

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