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Nertera dichondrifolia

Nertera dichondrifolia (A.Cunn.) Hook.f.
Nertera dichondrifolia
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Nertera dichondrifolia is a species in the Rubiaceae family, native to New Zealand North and New Zealand South. It was first described in 1852 by Hook.f., with the original authorship attributed to A.Cunn.

Description

Nertera dichondrifolia belongs to the genus Nertera within the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as the coffee family. This species is indigenous to the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The scientific name was formally published in 1852 by Hook.f., based on the earlier work of A.Cunn. As a member of the Rubiaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the family, including opposite leaves and often small, clustered flowers. The species is part of the native flora of New Zealand and contributes to the ecological diversity of the region.

Distribution

New Zealand North · New Zealand South

Synonyms

Nertera gracilisCoprosma dichondrifoliaGeophila dichondrifolia

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