Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
croceum
ID:
488063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 14: 146 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487395



Common Names

  • Croceum Pittosporum
  • Croceum
  • Pittosporum croceum


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Description

Pittosporum croceum (also called Orange Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. 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 croceum 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 croceum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum croceum 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 croceum

Pittosporum croceum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Pittosporum croceum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum croceum?

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

What is the size of Pittosporum croceum?

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

What is the flowering period of Pittosporum croceum?

Pittosporum croceum 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,