Coprosma macrocarpa
| Coprosma macrocarpa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Rubioideae |
| Tribe: | Anthospermeae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. macrocarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma macrocarpa Cheeseman | |
Coprosma macrocarpa, also known as large-seeded coprosma and coastal karamu, is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has large thick leaves and large bright red/orange berries.[1] Macrocarpa means "large fruit".
There are two subspecies. C. macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa ranges from a shrub to a 10 metre tall tree. It occurs naturally on the Three Kings Islands.[1] It is naturalised in the northern part of the North Island and around Wellington.[2] C. macrocarpa subsp. minor is mostly a shrub up to 4 metres. It occurs in coastal areas from North Cape to East Cape and some offshore islands.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Coprosma macrocarpa (Large seeded coprosma)". T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ↑ "Coprosma macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
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