Pittosporum mildbraedii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
488077
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 348 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487409
Common Names
- Pittosporum mildbraedii
- Mildbraed's pittosporum
- Mildbraed's cheesewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum mildbraedii has small, white flowers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum mildbraedii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum mildbraedii
Pittosporum mildbraedii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum mildbraedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum mildbraedii?
Pittosporum mildbraedii
What type of plant is Pittosporum mildbraedii?
A shrub
Where is Pittosporum mildbraedii native to?
Madagascar
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684573-1: Based on the initial data import