The COPROSMA plant prefers coastal environments and can tolerate a wide range of climate conditions. It is adaptable to various altitudes and can thrive in both low and high elevations.
Also called taupata
COPROSMA (Coprosma repens) is a dioecious shrub to small tree that naturally occurs on coastal dunes. It has shiny leaves and is known as taupata or the New Zealand mirror plant. This adaptable plant can withstand drought, frost, and salt spray. It is often used as a dense windbreak and is effective as a fire retardant. Poultry enjoy its orange berries, and its foliage is suitable as stockfeed.
Coprosma repens
New Zealand
Habitat: Coprosma repens is native to coastal dunes and can thrive in various environmental conditions. Propagation: This plant can be propagated through seed, and good producing females can be further propagated through cutting and layering. Ecological Benefits: Coprosma repens is highly favored by poultry, as they relish the orange berries that fall to the ground. The foliage of this plant also serves as a good stockfeed. Additionally, it is known to be one of the most effective fire retardant plants, making it a valuable radiation shield. Cultural Significance: The Maori people refer to this plant as "taupata" and it is also known as the New Zealand mirror plant due to its shiny leaves. Utility: Coprosma repens is commonly used as a hedge to create a dense windbreak. It is highly adaptable and can withstand drought and frost. The plant is capable of utilizing nutrients from salt spray, further enhancing its resilience. Taxonomic Information: Coprosma repens belongs to the family RUBIACEAE.
This plant prefers well-drained soil and is adaptable to various soil types.
Family: RUBIACEAE
Also called taupata by the Maori people and New Zealand mirror plant because of its shiny leaves, this dioecious shrub to small tree (up to 5 m) naturally occurs on coastal dunes. The plant is adaptable to most conditions and spreads naturally by layering. Once established it is able to withstand drought and frost. It can utilise nutrients from salt spray. As a hedge it makes a very dense windbreak. It is one of the most effective fire retardant plants, making a good radiation shield.
Poultry relish the orange berries which fall to the ground. The foliage is a good stockfeed. It can be propagated by seed and good producing females can be selected and further propagated by cutting and layering.