Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 25(19): 115 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251618
Common Names
- Nertera nigricarpa
- Black-fruited Nertera
- Black-fruit Nertera
Synonyms
- Coprosma nigricarpa (Hayata) Heads [valid]
Description
Nertera nigricarpa (also called Black-fruited Nertera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has a low-growing habit, with small, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nertera nigricarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a dense mat of foliage, which can be used to suppress weeds. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nertera nigricarpa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nertera nigricarpa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It forms a dense mat of foliage, with small, round, dark green leaves and small, white flowers in spring. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Nertera nigricarpa
Nertera nigricarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Zealand.
Nertera nigricarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nertera nigricarpa?
Nertera nigricarpa
What type of plant is Nertera nigricarpa?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb
Where is Nertera nigricarpa found?
Nertera nigricarpa is found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America
Species in the Nertera genus
Nertera balfouriana,
Nertera ciliata,
Nertera cunninghamii,
Nertera dichondrifolia,
Nertera granadensis,
Nertera holmboei,
Nertera nigricarpa,
Nertera scapanioides,
Nertera sinensis,
Nertera villosa,
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,