Coprosma rotundifolia

Coprosma rotundifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Subfamily: Rubioideae
Tribe: Anthospermeae
Genus: Coprosma
Species: C. rotundifolia
Binomial name
Coprosma rotundifolia

Coprosma rotundifolia, is a native forest shrub of New Zealand. It is found on the North, South and Stewart Islands, usually in forest close to a watercourse.

C. rotundifolia can grow up to 5 metres tall with divaricating branches. Veins are evident on both sides of leaves, and the shrub produces red or white fruit.[1]

References

  1. "Coprosma rotundifolia". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2012-04-23.


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