Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
488622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veillon & Tirel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 16: 202 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487954



Common Names

  • Verrucosum Pittosporum
  • Karo
  • Tawhiwhi


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Description

Pittosporum verrucosum (also called 'Verrucosum', 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 verrucosum 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 verrucosum 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 verrucosum 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 verrucosum

Pittosporum verrucosum is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum verrucosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum verrucosum?

Pittosporum verrucosum

What is the common name of Pittosporum verrucosum?

Warty-leaved pittosporum

What are the growing requirements of Pittosporum verrucosum?

Pittosporum verrucosum 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,

References

Jean-Marie Veillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veillon' in the authors string.
Christiane Tirel (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982094-1: Based on the initial data import