Coprosma brunnea
Herb latin name: Coprosma brunnea,Coprosma brunnea Extract
Latin name: Coprosma brunnea
Synonyms: Coprosma acerosa brunnea
Family: Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to higher montane river beds, open grassland and rubbley places on North, South and Stewart Islands. Other uses of CoproHabitat of the herb: the herb: Lowland to higher montane river beds, open grassland and rubbley places on North, South and Stewart Islands.
Other uses of Coprosma brunnea: A yellow dye is obtained from the wood, it does not require a mordant. An excellent medium-height ground cover.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - probably best sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse or cold frame. Sow stored seed in spring in a cold frame. Germination can be slow, often taking more than 12 months even when fresh seed is used. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots. Grow on the plants for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Give the plants some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, autumn in a frame.
Cultivation of Coprosma brunnea: Lowland to higher montane river beds, open grassland and rubbley places on North, South and Stewart Islands.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Coprosma brunnea: None known
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