Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 106 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094762
Common Names
- Eugenia Pittosporum
- Willow Pittosporum
- Willow-leaved Pittosporum
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum eugenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and has attractive foliage. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum eugenioides are small, white, and borne in short, dense clusters. The seeds are tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum eugenioides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pittosporum eugenioides
Pittosporum eugenioides 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,