Pittosporum cornifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornifolium
ID:
1095407
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 59: t. 3161 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094745
Common Names
- Horn-leaved Pittosporum
- Willow Pittosporum
- Willow-leaved Pittosporum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum cornifolium (also called Horn-leaved pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It grows up to 4 m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum cornifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for hedging. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum cornifolium are small, white, and borne in short, dense clusters. The seeds are tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum cornifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers in spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pittosporum cornifolium
Pittosporum cornifolium can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
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 tro-25100200: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.