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 Puccinia hectorensis
BiostatusPresent in region - Indigenous. Endemic
Article: Gadgil, P.D. (in association with Dick, M.A.; Hood, I.A.; Pennycook, S.R.) (2005). Fungi on trees and shrubs in New Zealand. Fungi of New Zealand. Ngā Harore o Aotearoa 4: xi + 437 p. Hong Kong: Fungal Diversity Press.
Description: Type: Rust and Smut Fungi; Description: Aecia scattered or in small groups, yellow; on lower surfaces of leaves and on petioles. Aeciospores elliptical to polygonal, 30–46 × 30–34 μm, yellowish brown, sculptured, appearing reticulate. Telia circular, scattered, pale brownish yellow, up to 1.5 mm in diameter; buried in the dense tomentum on the lower surfaces of leaves. Teliospores linear-oblong to cylindrical, 1-septate, 100–168 × 20–32 μm, hyaline, smooth; pedicel persistent.
Distribution: Distribution: Wellington, Buller, Westland, North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, Stewart Island.; 1st Record: Cunningham (1923a).
Article: Dingley, J.M. (1969). Records of plant diseases in New Zealand. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bulletin 192: 298 p. Wellington:.
Notes: Cunningham (1931a) stated that the three host species [Senecio spp.] and the rust are endemic.
Although host plants are present in subalpine scrub in both islands, the rust is confined to
mountain areas in the South Island.
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