Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
922543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 315 (1885 publ. 1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921878

Common Names

  • Coprosma areolata
  • Areolated Coprosma
  • Netted Coprosma

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Description

Coprosma areolata (also called karamu, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in temperate forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma areolata is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coprosma areolata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma areolata is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer, or by seed in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Coprosma areolata

Coprosma areolata is native to New Zealand and Australia. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in native plants.

Species in the Coprosma genus

Coprosma barbata, Coprosma bougainvilleensis, Coprosma elatirioides, Coprosma elegans, Coprosma fowerakeri, Coprosma dumosa, Coprosma pseudociliata, Coprosma acerosa, Coprosma acutifolia, Coprosma arborea, Coprosma archboldiana, Coprosma arcuata, Coprosma areolata, Coprosma atropurpurea, Coprosma autumnalis, Coprosma baueri, Coprosma benefica, Coprosma brassii, Coprosma buchananii, Coprosma chathamica, Coprosma cheesemanii, Coprosma ciliata, Coprosma colensoi, Coprosma cookei, Coprosma crassifolia, Coprosma crenulata, Coprosma cuneata, Coprosma cymosa, Coprosma decurva, Coprosma depressa, Coprosma divergens, Coprosma dodonaeifolia, Coprosma elliptica, Coprosma ernodeoides, Coprosma esulcata, Coprosma foetidissima, Coprosma foliosa, Coprosma glabrata, Coprosma gracilicaulis, Coprosma gracilis, Coprosma hirtella, Coprosma hookeri, Coprosma huttoniana, Coprosma inopinata, Coprosma intertexta, Coprosma kauensis, Coprosma kirkii, Coprosma laevigata, Coprosma lanceolaris, Coprosma linariifolia,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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