Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
922576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ckn. & Allan) L.B.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 12(1): 141. 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921911

Common Names

  • Coprosma atropurpurea
  • Atropurpurea
  • Coprosma

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Description

Coprosma atropurpurea (also called Purple Coprosma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It is a small evergreen shrub with dark green leaves that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coprosma atropurpurea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma atropurpurea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Coprosma atropurpurea

Coprosma atropurpurea can be found in New Zealand.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46753: Based on the initial data import
Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Lucy Beatrice Moore (1906-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Moore' in the authors string.