Coprosma acerosa A. Cunn. 'Red Rocks'
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Coprosma acerosa 'Red Rocks'

Family: RUBIACEAE
Genus: Coprosma
Species: acerosa A. Cunn.
Cultivar: 'Red Rocks'
Common names: Sand Coprosma 'Red Rocks'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H7 - Very hardy
Habitat: Coastal sand dunes or cliffs, inland rocky outcrops
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

The species has been used as follows: "An infusion of the bark and stems of the tataraheke (Coprosa acerosa) is administered as an alterative." (Taylor)

Riley, M. (2010) Maori Healing and Herbal. Viking Sevenseas. p.446

Australasia, New Zealand, Chatham Is.

Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand North

Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand South

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