Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
ambrense
ID:
488114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cufod.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 18 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487446



Common Names

  • Pittosporum ambrense
  • Ambrense pittosporum
  • Ambrense cheesewood


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Description

Pittosporum ambrense (also called Ambrense, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has a rounded crown with dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowers are white or cream-colored and have a sweet scent. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, forests, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum ambrense is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum ambrense has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in spring. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum ambrense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pittosporum ambrense

Pittosporum ambrense is native to tropical forests in New Caledonia.

Pittosporum ambrense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum ambrense?

Pittosporum ambrense is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Pittosporum ambrense?

Pittosporum ambrense is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height.

What is the flowering period of Pittosporum ambrense?

Pittosporum ambrense flowers from October to December.

Species in the Pittosporum genus

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,