Pittosporum koghiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koghiense
ID:
481908
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 334 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481240
Common Names
- Koghiense Pittosporum
- Koghiense Mock Orange
- Koghiense Orangeberry
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- Pittosporum stenophyllum Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Pittosporum koghiense (also called Kogelberg pittosporum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum koghiense is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and as a hedge or screen. It can also be used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum koghiense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum koghiense is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pittosporum koghiense
Pittosporum koghiense is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island.
Pittosporum koghiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum koghiense?
Pittosporum koghiense
What is the common name of Pittosporum koghiense?
Koghi pittosporum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum koghiense?
Forests and scrublands
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
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684526-1: Based on the initial data import