Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 231 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094649
Common Names
- Terminalioides Pittosporum
- Terminalioides Tree
- Terminalioides Pittosporum Tree
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum terminalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and has attractive foliage. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum terminalioides is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seeds of this plant are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum terminalioides 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 terminalioides
Pittosporum terminalioides can be found in 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,