EARLY MIOCENE FLORA OF THE MANUHERIKIA GROUP, NEW-ZEALAND .9. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES AND REPRODUCTIVE STRUCTURES

Twenty two parataxa of fossil leaves and thirteen types of angiosperm reproductive organs are described from Miocene sediments of the Manuhe rikia Group, New Zealand. The botanical affinities of none of the leav es are certain, but may include Elaeocarpaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Pro teaceae. The reproductive structures include Allocasuarina avenacea, a n inflorescence of the Cunoniaceae, similar to Weinmannia racemosa, gr ass seeds, and possible proteacean fruits. The remainder are unidentif ied.