Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
cacondense
ID:
488120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell & Mendonça

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 74(Suppl.): 16 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487452



Common Names

  • Pittosporum cacondense
  • Cacondense pittosporum
  • Cacondense cheesewood


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Description

Pittosporum cacondense (also called Cacondense, 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 cacondense is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum cacondense 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 cacondense 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 cacondense

Pittosporum cacondense is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Pittosporum cacondense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum cacondense?

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

What is the size of Pittosporum cacondense?

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

What is the flowering period of Pittosporum cacondense?

Pittosporum cacondense 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2571017: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.