Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 24: 424 (1891 publ. 1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922053
Common Names
- Coprosma buchananii
- Buchanan's Coprosma
- Buchanan Coprosma
Description
Coprosma buchananii (also called 'Buchanan's Coprosma', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in coastal and lowland forests, scrubland, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma buchananii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coprosma buchananii are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coprosma buchananii is a shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a cool, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Coprosma buchananii
Coprosma buchananii 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,