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Medicinal

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

Geographical distribution

  • Australasia, New Zealand, Chatham Is.
  • Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand North
  • Australasia, New Zealand, New Zealand South

Coprosma acerosa A. Cunn. '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


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