Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrifida
ID:
924184

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 409 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923519

Common Names

  • Coprosma quadrifida
  • Quadrifida Coprosma
  • Quadrifida Coprosma Mirrorbush

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Description

Coprosma quadrifida (also called Four-lobed Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma quadrifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coprosma quadrifida is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma quadrifida is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted immediately in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until established.

Where to Find Coprosma quadrifida

Coprosma quadrifida can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and some parts of South America.

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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