Coprosma microcarpa is a species of plant, endemic to New Zealand.

Description

The branches are generally horizontal, and the leaves are opposite, giving this Coprosma a distinctive appearance. There are minute hairs between the leaves on the steam, which can be seen with a hand lens.

The drupes are white and small, between 3–5mm in diameter.

A hand behind a branch of this plant, with small white fruit
The white fruit of Coprosma microcarpa

Distribution and habitat

This species is known from both the North and South Island of New Zealand.

It is currently not considered threatened.

Etymology

microcarpa means 'small fruit' in Latin.

Taxonomy

This species was first described in 1852 by Joseph Dalton Hooker.