Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
spissescens
ID:
488612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utteridge

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 704 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487944



Common Names

  • Spissescens Pittosporum
  • Karo
  • Tawhiwhi


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Description

Pittosporum spissescens (also called 'Dense Kohuhu' and 'Dense Kohu-hu', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum spissescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum spissescens has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are followed by small, round, orange-brown seed capsules. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum spissescens is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pittosporum spissescens

Pittosporum spissescens is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum spissescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum spissescens?

Pittosporum spissescens

What is the common name of Pittosporum spissescens?

Thick-leaved pittosporum

What are the growing requirements of Pittosporum spissescens?

Pittosporum spissescens prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

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,