Pittosporum dasycaulon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasycaulon
ID:
488088
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 5: 5 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487420
Common Names
- Pittosporum dasycaulon
- Dasycaulon pittosporum
- Dasycaulon cheesewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum dasycaulon (also called Dasycaulon, 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 yellow 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 dasycaulon 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
Pittosporum dasycaulon has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pittosporum dasycaulon can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum dasycaulon
Pittosporum dasycaulon can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum dasycaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum dasycaulon?
Pittosporum dasycaulon
What type of plant is Pittosporum dasycaulon?
A shrub
Where is Pittosporum dasycaulon native to?
Madagascar
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684437-1: Based on the initial data import