Pittosporum luteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
481828
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 31: 196 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481160
Common Names
- Cheesewood
- Yellow Pittosporum
- Lemonwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum luteum (also called yellow 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 luteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum luteum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum luteum 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 luteum
Pittosporum luteum can be found in the western Pacific region, from New Zealand to the Philippines.
Pittosporum luteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum luteum?
Pittosporum luteum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum luteum?
Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand
What is the average height of Pittosporum luteum?
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684553-1: Based on the initial data import