Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
pullifolium
ID:
488509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 96 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487841



Common Names

  • Pulli Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo


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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum batavorum E.Pritz. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum nubigenum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum pullifolium (also called Pullifolious 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 pullifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pittosporum pullifolium sub. ledermannii (E.Pritz.) Schodde
Pittosporum pullifolium var. globosum Steenis
Pittosporum pullifolium var. macrocarpum Schodde
Pittosporum pullifolium var. purpurascens Schodde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pittosporum pullifolium 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 pullifolium 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 pullifolium

Pittosporum pullifolium is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum pullifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plantago columnae?

Plantago columnae

What is the common name of Plantago columnae?

Column Plantain

What is the habitat of Plantago columnae?

Dry, sandy or stony soils

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,