Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
letocartiorum
ID:
481819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veillon & Tirel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 216 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481151



Common Names

  • Letocartiorum Pittosporum
  • Letocartiorum Mock Orange
  • Letocartiorum


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Description

Pittosporum letocartiorum (also called Letocart's pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pittosporaceae. It is native to the mountains of southern China, growing at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It typically grows in rocky areas, on ridges and slopes, and in pine forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum letocartiorum 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 letocartiorum 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 letocartiorum

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

Pittosporum letocartiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum letocartiorum?

Pittosporum letocartiorum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum letocartiorum?

Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand

What is the average height of Pittosporum letocartiorum?

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,

References

Jean-Marie Veillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veillon' in the authors string.
Christiane Tirel (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirel' in the authors string.