Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun ex H.Peng & Y.F.Deng
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 440 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263096
Common Names
- Lenticellatum Pittosporum
- Lenticellatum Mock Orange
- Lenticellatum Mock Orange
Description
Pittosporum lenticellatum (also called 'Lenticellate Pittosporum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in heath and shrubland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum lenticellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum lenticellatum has small, purple, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum lenticellatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Pittosporum lenticellatum
Pittosporum lenticellatum is native to Australia and can be found in areas with moist climates, such as New South Wales and Victoria.
Pittosporum lenticellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum lenticellatum?
Pittosporum lenticellatum
What is the common name of Pittosporum lenticellatum?
Lenticellate Pittosporum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum lenticellatum?
It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons
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
Hua Peng (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Peng' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.