Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
loniceroides
ID:
481826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 11: 186 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481158



Common Names

  • Loniceroides Pittosporum
  • Loniceroides Mock Orange
  • Loniceroides


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Description

Pittosporum loniceroides (also called lonicera-like pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pittosporaceae. It is native to the mountains of New Zealand, 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 loniceroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum loniceroides 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 loniceroides 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 loniceroides

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

Pittosporum loniceroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum loniceroides?

Pittosporum loniceroides

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum loniceroides?

Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand

What is the average height of Pittosporum loniceroides?

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684551-1: Based on the initial data import