Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
autumnalis
ID:
922603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 19: 263 (1886 publ. 1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921938

Common Names

  • Coprosma autumnalis
  • Autumnalis
  • Coprosma

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Description

Coprosma autumnalis (also called Autumn Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to New Zealand and grows in coastal and montane forests. It has leathery, obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma autumnalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coprosma autumnalis are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma autumnalis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Coprosma autumnalis

Coprosma autumnalis 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,