Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
mackeei
ID:
481824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel & Veillon

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 41 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481156



Common Names

  • Mackeei Pittosporum
  • Mackeei Mock Orange
  • Mackeei


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Description

Pittosporum mackeei (also called MacKee's 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 mackeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum mackeei 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 mackeei 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 mackeei

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

Pittosporum mackeei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum mackeei?

Pittosporum mackeei

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum mackeei?

Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand

What is the average height of Pittosporum mackeei?

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995853-1: Based on the initial data import