Coprosma nitida

Coprosma nitida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Order:Gentianales
Family:Rubiaceae
Genus:Coprosma
Species: C. nitida
Binomial name
Coprosma nitida

Coprosma nitida, the shining coprosma, is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Australia. It is an erect shrub, growing to between 1 and 2 metres high and has small, glossy crowded leaves and occasional spines on the end of its branchlets. The red fruits are 5 to 10 mm long.[2]

References

  1. "Coprosma nitida". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. Corrick, M.G.; Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.


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