Coprosma rubra
Coprosma rubra is found in both the North and South Island's from lowland to montane areas. It is often found in riparian forest or shrubland on alluvial soils.
| Coprosma rubra | |
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| The leaves of Coprosma rubra | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. rubra |
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| Coprosma rubra | |
Coprosma rubra is a shrub native to New Zealand.
Coprosma rubra grows to 4 metres high with red-brown bark and slender branches. The fruit is yellowish-white, oblong and up to 6mm long.[2]
References
- "Rubiaceae Coprosma rubra Petrie". IPNI. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- "Coprosma rubra". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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