Pittosporum cravenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cravenianum
ID:
488060
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schodde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot., Suppl. Ser. 3: 33 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487392
Common Names
- Craven Pittosporum
- Craven's Pittosporum
- Craven's Pittosporum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum cravenianum (also called Craven's Pittosporum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It typically grows in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum cravenianum 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 cravenianum 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 cravenianum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a moist soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Pittosporum cravenianum
Pittosporum cravenianum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum cravenianum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum cravenianum?
Pittosporum cravenianum is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Pittosporum cravenianum?
Pittosporum cravenianum is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m in height.
What is the flowering period of Pittosporum cravenianum?
Pittosporum cravenianum 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
Richard Schodde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schodde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684426-1: Based on the initial data import