Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumosa
ID:
793797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheeseman) G.T.Jane

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 43: 739 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793130

Common Names

  • Campomanesia Cornifolia
  • Campomanesia Crassifolia
  • Campomanesia Crenata

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Description

Coprosma dumosa (also called Dense Coprosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Pacific Islands. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in humid, lowland forests, and can be found in Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma dumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. The leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coprosma dumosa has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma dumosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Coprosma dumosa

Coprosma dumosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Central and South America.

Coprosma dumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coprosma dumosa?

Coprosma dumosa

What is the common name of Coprosma dumosa?

Dumose Coprosma

Where is Coprosma dumosa native to?

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-331710: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
G.T. Jane (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.T.Jane' in the authors string.