Nertera villosa

Nertera villosa is a plant species within the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as the coffee or madder family. It was first formally described in 1996 by botanists B.H. Macmillan and R.M. Mason. The species is indigenous to New Zealand, where it is found on both the North and South Islands. As a member of the genus Nertera, it is likely to share characteristics typical of the genus, such as small, often fleshy fruits and a preference for specific ecological niches. No further detailed ecological or morphological data is provided in the source.