Coprosma areolata
Coprosma areolata Cheeseman
Coprosma areolata, known as thin-leaved coprosma, is a shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in wet, lowland forests and exposed areas. The species name 'areolata' refers to the network pattern between the veins.
Description
Coprosma areolata is a shrub species in the Rubiaceae family, native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It is commonly found in wet, lowland forest habitats and can also thrive in more exposed locations. The genus name Coprosma is derived from the Greek words 'kopros' (dung) and 'osme' (smell), alluding to the unpleasant odor associated with some species in the genus. The specific epithet 'areolata' refers to the net-like pattern formed between the leaf veins. First described by Cheeseman in 1886, this species is part of the Coprosma genus, which is native to the Pacific region.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Coprosma multiflora
