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Cressler, Alan

Coprosma ernodeoides

Coprosma ernodeoides A. Gray

Black-fruited Coprosma, 'Aiakanene

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

Synonym(s): Coprosma ernodeoides var. mauiensis

USDA Symbol: COER3

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall by 15 feet wide.
Fruit: Drupaceous, dark purple to almost black.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: HI

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 31 - Native Plants Hawai�i (2018) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

USDA: Find Coprosma ernodeoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Coprosma ernodeoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coprosma ernodeoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-15
Research By: CBR

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