Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petriei
ID:
923928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 316 (1885 publ. 1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923263

Common Names

  • Coprosma Petriei
  • Petrie's Coprosma
  • Petrie's Mirror Plant

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Description

Coprosma petriei (also called Petrie's Coprosma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma petriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coprosma petriei has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma petriei is a shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Coprosma petriei

Coprosma petriei is native to New Zealand. It can be found in lowland forests and scrublands.

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,

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