Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intertexta
ID:
923329

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 75: 194 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922664

Common Names

  • Coprosma intertexta
  • Intertext Coprosma
  • Intertexta Coprosma

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Description

Coprosma intertexta (also called Intertext Coprosma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma intertexta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coprosma intertexta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma intertexta is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Coprosma intertexta

Coprosma intertexta is found in the tropical rainforests 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-46828: Based on the initial data import
George Simpson (1880-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Simpson' in the authors string.