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Coprosma macrocarpa

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Coprosma macrocarpa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Coprosma macrocarpa

Coprosma macrocarpa, also known as large-seeded coprosma and coastal karamu, is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has large thick leaves and large bright red/orange berries.[2] Macrocarpa means "large fruit".

There are two subspecies. C. macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa ranges from a shrub to a 10 metre tall tree. It occurs naturally on the Three Kings Islands.[2] It is naturalised in the northern part of the North Island and around Wellington.[3] C. macrocarpa subsp. minor is mostly a shrub up to 4 metres. It occurs in coastal areas from North Cape to East Cape and some offshore islands.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Cheeseman, T. F. (1888). "Notes on the Three Kings Islands". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 20: 147–148. ISSN 1176-6158. OCLC 154162048. Wikidata Q64176544.
  2. ^ a b c "Coprosma macrocarpa (Large seeded coprosma)". T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Coprosma macrocarpa subsp. macrocarpa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 23 September 2012.