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Hawai'i mirrorplant

Scientific Name: Coprosma cymosa

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Coprosma cymosa: Hawai'i Mirrorplant

Explore the fascinating world of Coprosma cymosa, commonly known as Hawai'i Mirrorplant. This perennial vine, belonging to the Rubiaceae family, offers unique characteristics and ecological significance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coprosma cymosa Hillebr.
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Rank: Species

Common Names

  • Hawai'i Mirrorplant

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Hawai'i (the Big Island and East Maui), where it thrives in mesic forests at elevations ranging from 1830 to 3050 meters.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Vine
  • The Red Mirror plant will grow to 3 feet tall.