Coprosma crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Excurs. North. Isl. : 75 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922248
Common Names
- Coprosma Crassifolia
- Crassifolia Coprosma
- Coprosma Crassifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coprosma crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Coprosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with thick, leathery, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and Australia. It grows in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma crassifolia 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
The flower of Coprosma crassifolia is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 4 cm. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coprosma crassifolia is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Coprosma crassifolia
Coprosma crassifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46781: Based on the initial data import
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.