Coprosma nitida

Coprosma nitida
Coprosma nitida
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species: C. nitida
Binomial name
Coprosma nitida
Hook.f.[1]

Coprosma nitida (Shining Coprosma) is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Australia. It is an erect shrub, growing to between 1 and 2 metres high and has small, glossy crowded leaves and occasional spines on the end of its branchlets. The red fruits are 5 to 10 mm long.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Coprosma nitida". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?taxon_id=24636. 
  2. ^ Corrick, M.G. and Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142. 
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