Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
oligodontum
ID:
488534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillespie

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 83: 9 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487866



Common Names

  • Oligodontum Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo


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Description

Pittosporum oligodontum (also called Few-Toothed Cheesewood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. The tree grows in moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum oligodontum 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 oligodontum 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 oligodontum 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 oligodontum

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

Pittosporum oligodontum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum oligodontum?

Pittosporum oligodontum

What is the common name of Pittosporum oligodontum?

Oligodontum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum oligodontum?

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,