Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
obovatum
ID:
488536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 335 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487868



Common Names

  • Obovatum Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo


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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum lifuense Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum obovatum (also called 'Japanese cheesewood', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in woodland areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum obovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pittosporum obovatum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum obovatum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pittosporum obovatum

Pittosporum obovatum is native to the temperate forests of New Zealand.

Pittosporum obovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum obovatum?

Pittosporum obovatum

What is the common name of Pittosporum obovatum?

Obovatum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum obovatum?

It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rainforests and humid forests.

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,