Pittosporum maireaui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maireaui
ID:
481813
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 31: 198 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481145
Common Names
- Maireaui Pittosporum
- Maireaui Mock Orange
- Maireaui
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum maireaui (also called Maire's pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family. It is native to Vietnam and Laos 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 maireaui is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum maireaui 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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Pittosporum maireaui 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 maireaui
Pittosporum maireaui is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in scrub and shrubland.
Pittosporum maireaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum maireaui?
Pittosporum maireaui
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum maireaui?
Woodlands and scrublands of New Zealand
What is the average height of Pittosporum maireaui?
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:684558-1: Based on the initial data import