rough coprosma
Coprosma hirtella Labill.
Coprosma hirtella, known as rough coprosma or coffee-berry, is a shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to south-eastern Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. The plant can reach up to 2 metres in height, with leaves measuring 15 to 50 mm in length and 10 to 25 mm in width. It produces separate male and female flower clusters from August to April, followed by orange to reddish fruits approximately 7 to 8 mm in diameter.
Description
Coprosma hirtella (Rubiaceae) is a shrub native to south-eastern Australia, found in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. It was first described by Labill. in 1805. The species has rough, hairy foliage and produces separate male and female flower clusters during the period from August to April. These flowers are succeeded by small, orange to reddish fruits measuring 7 to 8 mm in diameter. The leaves are elliptical, ranging from 15 to 50 mm in length and 10 to 25 mm in width.
Other common names
rough coprosma
Distribution
New South Wales · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Coprosma cuspidifoliaCoprosma venosa
