Coprosma rhamnoides

Coprosma rhamnoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species: C. rhamnoides
Binomial name
Coprosma rhamnoides
A. Cunn.

Coprosma rhamnoides, also known as twiggy coprosma or red-currant coprosma [1] is an endemic shrub inNew Zealand. It forms a small shrub up to 2 m tall. The leaves are very small, simple and variable in shape. The inconspicuous flowers are unisexual and believed to be wind pollinated.[1] The fruit are small and red berry-like borne on the female bushes. It is widespread in occurrence and can be the dominant small leaved divaricating shrub in some locations[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hugh D Wilson (2013). Plant Life on Banks Peninsula. Manuka Press.


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