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Oahu mirrorplant
Scientific Name: Coprosma longifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coprosma repens - The Mirror Plant
Also known as the "Mirror Plant," Coprosma repens is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage that reflects light, giving it a "mirror-like" appearance.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coprosma repens
- Common Name: Mirror Plant, Taupata
- Family: Rubiaceae (the coffee family)
- Coprosma kirkii variegata is listed in the text as well
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Zealand.
- Naturalized in Australia (Tasmania, Victoria).
- Mentioned as being present in Hawaii, specifically Oahu.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub.
- Foliage appears as if tiny little mirrors.
- Some varieties can be trailing (e.g., Coprosma kirkii variegata)