Coprosma benefica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 132: 137 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922003
Common Names
- Coprosma Benefica
- Beneficial Coprosma
- Beneficial Tree
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Coprosma benefica (also called 'Beneficial Coprosma', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical rainforest of New Zealand. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas, usually growing on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma benefica is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coprosma benefica 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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Coprosma benefica is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Coprosma benefica
Coprosma benefica is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and the northern part of the South Island.
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-46762: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.