Pittosporum ceylanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceylanicum
ID:
488065
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
ksu
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ill. Ind. Bot. 1: 173 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487397
Common Names
- Ceylanicum Pittosporum
- Ceylanicum
- Pittosporum ceylanicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum ceylanicum (also called Ceylon Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 ceylanicum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum ceylanicum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum ceylanicum 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 ceylanicum
Pittosporum ceylanicum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum ceylanicum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum ceylanicum?
Pittosporum ceylanicum is native to Sri Lanka and is found in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Pittosporum ceylanicum?
Pittosporum ceylanicum is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height.
What is the flowering period of Pittosporum ceylanicum?
Pittosporum ceylanicum 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
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684406-1: Based on the initial data import