Coprosma polymorpha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 132: 92 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923310
Common Names
- Coprosma polymorpha
- Polymorpha Coprosma
- Many-Form Coprosma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coprosma polymorpha (also called Variable Mirror Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, round, dark green leaves with a glossy surface, and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, open areas and is often found in coastal and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coprosma polymorpha is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coprosma polymorpha has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coprosma polymorpha is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows best in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Coprosma polymorpha
Coprosma polymorpha is native to New Zealand and can be found in the regions of Northland and Auckland.
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-46901: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.