Coprosma rubra
| Coprosma rubra | |
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| The leaves of Coprosma rubra | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. rubra
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| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma rubra | |
Coprosma rubra is a shrub native to New Zealand.
Coprosma rubra is found in both the North and South Island's from lowland to montane areas. It is often found in riparian forest or shrubland on alluvial soils.
Coprosma rubra grows to 4 metres high with red-brown bark and slender branches. The fruit is yellowish-white, oblong and up to 6mm long.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rubiaceae Coprosma rubra Petrie". IPNI. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Coprosma rubra". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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