Dracophyllum subulatum, commonly known as monoao,[3] is a species of tree or shrub in the heath family Ericaceae.

It reaches a height of 0.3–2.0 m (0.98–6.56 ft) and has waved leaves, which look like narrow grass, with many thin stalks.

The colour of mature leaves is olive to dark green.

It is endemic to the North Island of New Zealand, from Rotorua to Taihape, living in low-lying areas between volcanoes, shrubland, and tussock grassland in altitudes from 100 to 1,200m.

[4][5] They are facilitators, protecting native species from frosts, therefore encouraging plant biodiversity.