Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
boninense
ID:
488139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 260 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487471



Common Names

  • Pittosporum boninense
  • Bonin pittosporum
  • Bonin cheesewood


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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum bicarpellatum Nakai & Tuyama [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum boninense (also called Bonin Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. 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 boninense is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pittosporum boninense var. lutchuense (Koidz.) H.Ohba
Pittosporum boninense var. chichijimense (Nakai ex Tuyama) H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum boninense 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 boninense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown from seed, but it can take up to a year for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Pittosporum boninense

Pittosporum boninense is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Pittosporum boninense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum boninense?

Pittosporum boninense is native to Japan and is found in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Pittosporum boninense?

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

What is the flowering period of Pittosporum boninense?

Pittosporum boninense 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,