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Black-fruited Coprosma

Coprosma ernodeoides

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Botanical ecological plate for Black-fruited Coprosma (Coprosma ernodeoides).
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About Black-fruited Coprosma

ʻaiakanene is a shrub in the Kauaʻi vascular and land plants group. Its origin status is endemic.

Kauaʻi evidence

Species identity and image source are documented. Additional ecological and conservation citations are recommended.

Names and classification

Scientific name
Coprosma ernodeoides
Common names
Black-fruited Coprosma
Hawaiian names
ʻaiakanene
Family
Rubiaceae
Order
Gentianales
Record type
Species or taxonomic group

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence
Documented on Kauaʻi
Origin
Endemic
Conservation status
Conservation priority; formal rank not listed
Evidence date
2026-09-13
Evidence limits
No major occurrence uncertainty noted

Habitat and ecology

Habitats
Bogs · Wet forest · Montane shrubland
Food and resource needs
Light, water, nutrients, and suitable soil or substrate
Reproduction
Viable propagules and suitable establishment conditions
Shelter
Suitable soil, substrate, and vegetation structure
Growth form
Shrub

Threats and conservation

Threats
Pigs, weeds, climate drying
Conservation actions
Protect bog/wet shrubland and monitor fruiting
Monitoring
Protect bog/wet shrubland and monitor fruiting
Data gaps
Additional ecological and conservation citations are recommended

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal timing
Not assessed
Seasonal description
ʻaiakanene is a shrub in the Kauaʻi vascular and land plants group. Its origin status is endemic.

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