Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colensoi
ID:
922861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 117 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922196

Common Names

  • Coprosma colensoi
  • Colenso's Coprosma
  • Colenso's Mirror Plant

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Description

Coprosma colensoi (also called 'Colenso's 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 colensoi is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coprosma colensoi has white flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma colensoi 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 colensoi

Coprosma colensoi can be found in the temperate forests of 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,

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