Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
bernardii
ID:
488129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel & Veillon

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 40 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487461



Common Names

  • Pittosporum bernardii
  • Bernard's pittosporum
  • Bernard's cheesewood


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Description

Pittosporum bernardii (also called Bernard's Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum bernardii 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 bernardii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pittosporum bernardii

Pittosporum bernardii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Pittosporum bernardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum bernardii?

Pittosporum bernardii

What is the common name of Pittosporum bernardii?

Bernard's Pittosporum

What is the habitat of Pittosporum bernardii?

It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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,

References

Jean-Marie Veillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veillon' in the authors string.
Christiane Tirel (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995852-1: Based on the initial data import