Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waima
ID:
924398

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 27: 119 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923733

Common Names

  • Coprosma waima
  • Waima Mirror Plant
  • Karo

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Description

Coprosma waima (also called Waima Coprosma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in a variety of habitats including coastal areas, lowland forests, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Coprosma waima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coprosma waima are small, greenish-white and clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coprosma waima is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Coprosma waima

Coprosma waima can be found in New Zealand, on the North and South Islands.

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-46977: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Peter Druce (1920-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Druce' in the authors string.