Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 344 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487851
Common Names
- Resiniferum Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
Synonyms
- Pittosporum epiphyticum Merr. [unknown]
- Pittosporum acuminatissimum Merr. [unknown]
Description
Pittosporum resiniferum (also called Resiniferous 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 resiniferum 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 resiniferum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum resiniferum 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 resiniferum
Pittosporum resiniferum is native to New Zealand.
Pittosporum resiniferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum resiniferum?
Pittosporum resiniferum
What is the common name of Pittosporum resiniferum?
Resiniferum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum resiniferum?
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,