Where found:

• Sparse in lowland to lower montane forest of inland Taranaki
  
• Up to 450 metres
• Leached soils, well-drained (often with beeches)
  

• A semi-parasitic small tree with slender branches and a trunk up to 20cm in diameter
  
• Long narrow leaf blades (5-10cm x 3-10mm), dark green glossy leaves with smooth margins, the leaves can be alternate or sub opposite pairs
  
• Greenish flowers, 4-6mm
  
• Bright red fruit, 12mm long
  
• Rough grey bark