Coprosma microcarpa

Coprosma microcarpa
Coprosma microcarpa in Upper Hutt, Wellington

Not Threatened (NZ TCS)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. microcarpa
Binomial name
Coprosma microcarpa

Coprosma microcarpa is a species of plant, endemic to New Zealand.[2]

Description

The branches are generally horizontal, and the leaves are opposite, giving this Coprosma a distinctive appearance. There are minute hairs between the leaves on the steam, which can be seen with a hand lens.[2]

The drupes are white and small, between 3–5mm in diameter.[3]

A hand behind a branch of this plant, with small white fruit
The white fruit of Coprosma microcarpa

Distribution and habitat

This species is known from both the North and South Island of New Zealand.

It is currently not considered threatened.[1]

Etymology

microcarpa means 'small fruit' in Latin.[2]

Taxonomy

This species was first described in 1852 by Joseph Dalton Hooker.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  2. ^ a b c "Coprosma microcarpa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  3. ^ a b "Coprosma microcarpa Hook.f. - Biota of NZ". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2025-03-02.


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