Biology:Coprosma microcarpa
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| Coprosma microcarpa | |
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| Coprosma microcarpa in Upper Hutt, Wellington | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. microcarpa
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| 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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NZTCS". https://nztcs.org.nz/nztcs-species/6905.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Coprosma microcarpa" (in en). https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/coprosma-microcarpa/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Coprosma microcarpa Hook.f. - Biota of NZ" (in en). https://biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz/scientific-names/14a0d06c-4fd8-4122-a4e1-925ef315a9f0.
Wikidata ☰ Q15432266 entry
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