Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
ramiflorum
ID:
488496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. ex Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 122 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487828



Common Names

  • Pittosporum Ramiflorum
  • Ribbon Bush
  • Ribbonwood


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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum comptum K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum clementis Merr. [unknown]
  • Glyaspermum ramiflorum Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum ramiflorum (also called Ramiflorous 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 Australia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum ramiflorum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pittosporum ramiflorum var. carnosum Schodde
Pittosporum ramiflorum var. patelliplacenta Schodde
Pittosporum ramiflorum var. praegnans Schodde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pittosporum ramiflorum 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 ramiflorum 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 ramiflorum

Pittosporum ramiflorum is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum ramiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum ramiflorum?

Pittosporum ramiflorum

What is the common name of Pittosporum ramiflorum?

Ramiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum ramiflorum?

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684660-1: Based on the initial data import