Coprosma acutifolia
Coprosma acutifolia Hook.f.
Coprosma acutifolia is a shrub native to New Zealand, specifically found on Raoul Island. It can grow up to 12 metres tall and is adapted to both wet and dry forest environments. At lower altitudes, it functions as a sub-canopy tree, while on ridgelines it becomes a canopy species.
Description
Coprosma acutifolia, described by Hook.f. in 1857, belongs to the genus Coprosma in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to the Kermadec Islands, particularly Raoul Island. This species exhibits variable growth forms depending on its habitat, reaching significant heights in suitable conditions.
Distribution
Kermadec Is.
