Coprosma niphophila

Coprosma niphophila, the creeping coprosma, is a shrub native to Australia and the south island of New Zealand. The specific epithet (niphophila) is derived from ancient Greek meaning "snow-loving", referring to the alpine habitat of this plant.[1] The type specimen was collected near the Upper Blue Lake Cirque near Mount Kosciuszko, New South Wales.[2][3]

creeping coprosma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. niphophila
Binomial name
Coprosma niphophila

References

  1. "Coprosma niphophila". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. T.A. James. "Coprosma niphophila". New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  3. "Coprosma niphophila". Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Retrieved 12 September 2021.


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