Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
gatopense
ID:
481808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 333 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481140



Common Names

  • Gatopense Pittosporum
  • Gatopense Mock Orange
  • Gatopense


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Description

Pittosporum gatopense (also called Gato pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum gatopense is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum gatopense is a small, white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum gatopense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Pittosporum gatopense

Pittosporum gatopense is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in scrub and shrubland.

Pittosporum gatopense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum gatopense?

Pittosporum gatopense

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum gatopense?

Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand

What is the average height of Pittosporum gatopense?

2-4 meters

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,