Coprosma wallii

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Coprosma wallii
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Status NZTCS GD.svg
Gradual Decline (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. wallii
Binomial name
Coprosma wallii

Coprosma wallii, is a rare shrub found in New Zealand.

Coprosma wallii grows to 3 metres high in a range of habitats, including alluvial forest, riparian forest, grey and sub-alpine scrub. [1]

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References

  1. "Coprosma wallii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 14 October 2012.