Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 130 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487871
Common Names
- Oubatchense Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
Synonyms
- Pittosporum microdon Veillon & Tirel [unknown]
Description
Pittosporum oubatchense (also called 'Oubatchense', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright 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 oubatchense 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 flower of Pittosporum oubatchense is white, with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum oubatchense is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pittosporum oubatchense
Pittosporum oubatchense is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island.
Pittosporum oubatchense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum oubatchense?
Pittosporum oubatchense
What is the common name of Pittosporum oubatchense?
Oubatchense Pittosporum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum oubatchense?
It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas
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,