Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
gracile
ID:
481794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panch.Brongn. & Gris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 11: 187 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481126



Common Names

  • Gracile Pittosporum
  • Gracile Mock Orange
  • Gracile


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Description

Pittosporum gracile (also called Slender Pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are narrow, 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum gracile has a white and yellow flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum gracile is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed in fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn and transplant the seedlings in spring.

Where to Find Pittosporum gracile

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

Pittosporum gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum gracile?

Pittosporum gracile

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum gracile?

Woodlands, forests, and scrublands of New Zealand

What is the average height of Pittosporum gracile?

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,