Karamu, Patutiketike
Coprosma lucida
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m high. The leaves are very shiny. They are large leathery and oval. The male and female flowers are on separate plants. The female flowers are in clusters. The fruit are orange-red berries. They are 8-12 mm long. They ripen after 14 months from flowering.
There are about 90 Coprosma species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In New Zealand it grows from sea level to 1060 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - coffee
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Karangu