Alseuosmia macrophylla

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Alseuosmia macrophylla, the toropapa or karapapa, is a plant species in the family Alseuosmiaceae. This is a small evergreen shrub which is endemic to New Zealand, along with two closely related species.Thomas Frederick Cheeseman. 1906 An example occurrence of A. macrophylla is in the North Island habitat of the Hamilton Ecological District, where Blechnum discolor and Blechnum filiforme are understory elements with Nothofagus truncata and rimu overstory.C. Michael Hogan. 2009 This plant is known for the pleasant scent of its flowers, and its family name translates as "perfumed grove". The small red berries of toropapa are edible and sweet tasting.Andrew Crowe. Which native forest plant? p39. {{ISBN|0670-85578-2}} As a forest understory plant, toropapa will not tolerate full sunlight or frost, and needs its roots to stay moist and cool, however so long as these conditions are met it is reasonably hardy, and is sometimes cultivated as a garden plant.Fiona Eadie. 100 best native plants for New Zealand gardens. p113-115. {{ISBN|978-1-77553-651-2}}