Coprosma foetidissima
| Coprosma foetidissima | |
|---|---|
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| The leaves of C. foetidissima | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Rubioideae |
| Tribe: | Anthospermeae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. foetidissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma foetidissima J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. | |
Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or hūpiro, is a shrub native to New Zealand.[1]
C. foetidissima is found throughout New Zealand, from the coast to sub-alpine areas, including grassland and shrubland. Stinkwood is a dioecious plant, having both male and female plants. It flowers between August and October.[2]
The plant was named stinkwood because of the foul smell produced when the leaves are crushed.[3]
References
- ↑ "Stinkwood". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ↑ "Coprosma (Hupiro) Coprosma foetidissima". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ↑ "Story: Plant extracts - Stinkwood". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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