Pittosporum poueboense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poueboense
ID:
488501
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 87: 336 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487833
Common Names
- Pittosporum Poueboense
- Pouebo Pittosporum
- Pouebo Mock Orange
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum poueboense (also called Pouebo Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and shallow water. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum poueboense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum poueboense are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum poueboense is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of 8-12 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pittosporum poueboense
Pittosporum poueboense is native to New Caledonia.
Pittosporum poueboense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum poueboense?
Pittosporum poueboense
What is the common name of Pittosporum poueboense?
Poueboense
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum poueboense?
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,
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684643-1: Based on the initial data import