Pittosporum macrosepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrosepalum
ID:
481811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cufod.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 22 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481143
Common Names
- Macrosepalum Pittosporum
- Macrosepalum Mock Orange
- Macrosepalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum macrosepalum (also called Large-sepal pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum macrosepalum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum macrosepalum 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 macrosepalum 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 macrosepalum
Pittosporum macrosepalum is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in scrub and shrubland.
Pittosporum macrosepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum macrosepalum?
Pittosporum macrosepalum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum macrosepalum?
Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand
What is the average height of Pittosporum macrosepalum?
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
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684556-1: Based on the initial data import