Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullato-ferrugineum
ID:
1095275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cufod.
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 19 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094613
Common Names
- Rusty Pittosporum
- Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum
- Bullato-ferrugineum Pittosporum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum (also called Rusty Pittosporum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a rounded shape with glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a houseplant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can be used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and have a pleasant, sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It is native to New Zealand and is often used as an ornamental plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum
Pittosporum bullato-ferrugineum can be found in New Zealand and Australia.
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
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684395-1: Based on the initial data import