Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
viridiflorum
ID:
488575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 41: t. 1684 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487907



Common Names

  • Viridiflorum Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo


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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum lynesii Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum malosanum Baker [unknown]
  • Pittosporum kapiriense Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum kruegeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum dalzielii Hutch. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum feddeanum Pax [unknown]
  • Pittosporum arbutifolium hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum capense hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum quartinianum Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum ripicola J.Léonard [unknown]
  • Pittosporum rhodesicum Cufod. in Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
  • Pittosporum spathicalyx De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum ustulatum Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum mannii ripicola (J.Léonard) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum dalzielii (Hutch.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum feddeanum (Pax) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum sinense Desf. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum commutatum Putt. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum commutatum (Putt.) Moeser ex Engler [unknown]
  • Pittosporum ripicolum katangense Leonard [unknown]
  • Pittosporum abyssinicum angolense Oliv. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum antunesii Engl. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum malosanum Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum quartinianum Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum angolense Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum kruegeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum vosselerii Engl. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum viridiflorum [unknown]
  • Pittosporum viridiflorum viridiflorum [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum viridiflorum (also called 'Green-flowered Kohuhu' and 'Green-flowered 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 viridiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum viridiflorum has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum viridiflorum is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has an upright habit and is grown for its attractive foliage. It is best grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pittosporum viridiflorum

Pittosporum viridiflorum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the wild there.

Pittosporum viridiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum viridiflorum?

Pittosporum viridiflorum

What is the common name of Pittosporum viridiflorum?

Viridiflorum Pittosporum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum viridiflorum?

It is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.

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