Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 108 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094752
Common Names
- Rusty Pittosporum
- Willow Pittosporum
- Willow-leaved Pittosporum
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum rubiginosum is used as an ornamental plant and for hedging. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pittosporum rubiginosum sub. wingii (F.Muell.) R.C.Cooper
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum rubiginosum are small, white, and borne in short, dense clusters. The seeds are tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, fleshy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum rubiginosum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pittosporum rubiginosum
Pittosporum rubiginosum can be found in the temperate forests of New Zealand.
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,