Coprosma kawakamii Hayata, J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 145. 1911.

For description see under species complex. Distinguishing characters for this species are as follows: Bracts ovate-lanceolate; berries black.

No specimens were seen; a photograph and illustration were seen in Fl. Taiwan (ed. 2, 4: 747, 1166: photo 376. 1998).

● Mountains; 3000-3900 m. Taiwan.