Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
inopinatum
ID:
481718

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Bakker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 9: 339 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481050



Common Names

  • Pittosporum inopinatum
  • Unexpected Pittosporum
  • Inopinatum Pittosporum


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Description

Pittosporum inopinatum (also called Surprise Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has a short stem and small, leathery leaves. The flowers are usually white or yellow and have a single row of petals. It is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum inopinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum inopinatum has small, white flowers that produce small, black, wingless seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, oval leaves and a single central taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum inopinatum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pittosporum inopinatum

Pittosporum inopinatum is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in many countries in the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Pittosporum inopinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum inopinatum?

Pittosporum inopinatum

What is the common name of Pittosporum inopinatum?

Inopinatum Pittosporum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum inopinatum?

It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe

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,

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