Status:
valid
Authors:
K.R.Wood, Lorence & Kiehn
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 60: 23 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344740
Common Names
- Coprosma
- Kawaikiniensis
- Coprosma Kawaikiniensis
Description
Coprosma kawaikiniensis (also called Kawaikini Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Hawaii, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma kawaikiniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coprosma kawaikiniensis is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coprosma kawaikiniensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should take root in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Coprosma kawaikiniensis
Coprosma kawaikiniensis is found in the tropical forests of Hawaii.
Coprosma kawaikiniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coprosma kawaikiniensis?
Coprosma kawaikiniensis
What is the natural habitat of Coprosma kawaikiniensis?
It is found in dry areas of Kauai, Hawaii.
What is the flowering period of Coprosma kawaikiniensis?
It flowers from April to June.
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,