Pimelea oreophila, commonly known as the mountain loving daphne, is a species of small shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae.

[3] The species is endemic to New Zealand, and found only on the Volcanic Plateau and the mountains between the Kaweka and Ruahine ranges in the North Island and throughout most mountain regions of the South Island.

The shrub grows in montane to high alpine areas and found between 500 and 2200 m above sea level.

Generally common and the most impoirtant pimelea throughout the tussock grasslands and herbfields, extending into fellfield on sheltered sites.

[3] Pimelea oreophila is classified as at risk under the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS) due to being naturally common.