Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 185 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922848
Common Names
- Coprosma Montana
- Montana Coprosma
- Montana Mirror Plant
Description
Coprosma montana (also called Mountain Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with glossy surfaces and grows in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coprosma montana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a cyme. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coprosma montana is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Coprosma montana
Coprosma montana can be found in 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,