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Coprosma Raiateensis
''Coprosma'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Rubiaceae. It is found in New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Borneo, Java, New Guinea, islands of the Pacific Ocean to Australia and the Juan Fernández Islands. Description The name ''Coprosma'' means "smelling like dung" and refers to the smell (methanethiol) given out by the crushed leaves of a few species. Many species are small shrubs with tiny evergreen leaves, but a few are small trees and have much larger leaves. The flowers have insignificant petals and are wind-pollinated, with long anthers and stigmas. Most species are dioecious, but some (particularly those native to New Zealand) species can sometimes have individuals with perfect flowers. Natural hybrids are common. The fruit is a non-poisonous juicy berry, most often bright orange (but can be dark red or even light blue), containing two small seeds. The orange fruit of the larger species were eaten by Māori people, Māori children, and are also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coprosma Rhamnoides
''Coprosma rhamnoides'' (also known as twiggy coprosma or red-currant coprosma) is an endemic shrub in New Zealand. It forms a small shrub up to 2 m tall. The leaves are very small, simple and variable in shape. The inconspicuous flowers are unisexual and believed to be wind pollinated. It is widespread in occurrence and can be the dominant small leaved divaricating shrub in some locations Description It is a dense shrub. which can sprawl over rocks. It is typically less than 1 metre tall. with thin, divaricating branches. This gives a distinct twiggy appearance which accounts for the common name ‘twiggy coprosma’. The leaves are leathery and matte with a glabrous lamina which appears reticulate on the underside where it may also be pubescent. The opposite leaves are often in bundles with very short petioles and are 7 – 12 mm long. The leaves are variable in size and shape. This can depend on maturity. The common broad shape leaves are orbicular. The leaves n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |