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NZ Plants
Coprosma grandifolia - raurekau, kanono, large-leaved coprosma
Coffee family: Rubiaceae
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Branch
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Stem
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Stipule
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Leaf, upper surface
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Leaf, lower surface
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Leaf, lower surface with domatia pores
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Domatilum pore
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Position of male flowers
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One group of male flowers
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Male flower
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Male flower, sepals
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Position of female flowers
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Arrangement of female flowers
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Two female flowers
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Female flower, sepals
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Fruit
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Coprosma grandifolia is a tall bush with pairs of large pale green and mottled leaves. Stipules (appendages at the base of leaf stalks) tapering from a broad base to a prominent gland at their tip when young. Large pits (domatia) are found on the underside of leaves where lateral veins join the midrib. Flowers are borne in clusters at the ends of branches (peduncles).
An endemic species found on the North and South Islands. Formerly known as Coprosma australis.
Vegetative characteristics |
Reproductive characteristics |
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Plant form: shrub up to 7 m |
Flower symmetry: symmetric |
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Flower size: 2-4 mm diam. |
Leaf form: undivided, ovate to elliptic |
Sepals: 4-5 |
Leaf size: up 20 cm long |
Petals: 4- 5, green |
Leaf arrangement: in opposite pairs along the stem |
Sexuality: unisexual on different plants |
Leaf attachment: stipules |
Stamens: 4-5 |
Leaf margin: smooth, waved |
Ovary: below petals |
Leaf surface: hairless, with pores (domatia) on lower surface |
Fruit: fleshy, red |