Coprosma macrocarpa

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".

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

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. "Coprosma macrocarpa (Large seeded coprosma)". T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  2. "Coprosma macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 23 September 2012.


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