Coprosma foetidissima
Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or hūpiro, is a shrub native to New Zealand.[1]
| Coprosma foetidissima | |
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| The leaves of Coprosma foetidissima | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. foetidissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma foetidissima | |
Coprosma foetidissima is found throughout New Zealand, from the coast to sub-alpine areas, including grassland and shrubland. Stinkwood is a dioecious plant, having both male and female plants. It flowers between August and October.[2]
The plant was named stinkwood because of the foul smell produced when the leaves are crushed.[3]
References
- "Stinkwood". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- "Coprosma (Hupiro) Coprosma foetidissima". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- "Story: Plant extracts - Stinkwood". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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