Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
923107

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 132: 150 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922442

Common Names

  • Coprosma elliptica
  • Elliptic Coprosma
  • Oval-Leaf Coprosma

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Description

Coprosma elliptica (also called Elliptic Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to French Polynesia, where it is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has small, elliptic leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coprosma elliptica are small and white in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma elliptica is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a full sun to partial shade position in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Coprosma elliptica

Coprosma elliptica is native to New Zealand and can be found in dry forests and grasslands.

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-46800: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.