Biology:Coprosma macrocarpa

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Short description: Species of plant

Coprosma macrocarpa
Coprosma macrocarpa 11.JPG
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Coprosma macrocarpa
Cheeseman, 1888[1]

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.[2] Macrocarpa means "large fruit".

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.[2] It is naturalised in the northern part of the North Island and around Wellington.[3] 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.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5168960 entry