Good germination. Uncertainty around seed viability and long-term storage. Can be grown from cuttings.
Coprosma rotundifolia Round-leaved coprosma
This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.
Propagation summary
Seed propagation category
Easy.
Geographical distribution
Found widespread throughout New Zealand.(1)
Seed dormancy
Seeds sown in March germinated in August.(2)
Germination
Easy from fresh seeds.(1)
Propagation techniques
Site sensitivity
Needs well-draining, moist, and fertile soil.(1)
Research opportunities
Germination, seed storage and vegetative propagation need further investigation.
Information about the native seed profiles
All species names are in the following order: scientific name, common name, and Māori name. Names may vary by region. We have tried to use the most common names across New Zealand.
We have sourced photos from different websites and creators. We have used the images under different licences. These include Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses. For Coprosma rotundifolia, the image details are:
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Photo by (c) John Barkla – some rights reserved (CC BY)
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The basis for each seed profile is a literature review carried out by Scion. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service commissioned and worked on the review to produce a native seed catalogue. The full seed catalogue is on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website.
References
1.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Coprosma rotundifolia. Accessed 17 October 2024.
2.
Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.