The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66
Order—Malvaceæ. — Genus—Hoheria, A Cunn
Order—Malvaceæ.
Genus—Hoheria, A Cunn.
Hoheria populnea, A. Cunn.
Houhere, Ribbonwood of Dunedin.—An ornamental shrub-tree, 10ft. to 30ft. high. Bark fibrous and used for cordage, and affords a demulcent drink. Wood spilts freely for shingles, but is not durable. Grows abundantly throughout the Islands. Bark used for making a tapa cloth by the Maoris in olden times.