Status:
valid
Authors:
L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 897 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487961
Common Names
- Trilobum Pittosporum
- Karo
- Tawhiwhi
Description
Pittosporum trilobum (also called 'Trilobum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in woodland areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum trilobum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum trilobum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum trilobum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pittosporum trilobum
Pittosporum trilobum is native to New Zealand.
Pittosporum trilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum trilobum?
Pittosporum trilobum
What is the common name of Pittosporum trilobum?
Three-lobed pittosporum
What are the growing requirements of Pittosporum trilobum?
Pittosporum trilobum 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,