Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri
Source:
ksu
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fasc. Fl. India 6: 4 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487433
Common Names
- Pittosporum anamallayense
- Anamallay pittosporum
- Anamallay cheesewood
Description
Pittosporum anamallayense (also called Anamallayense, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has a rounded crown with dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowers are white or cream-colored and have a sweet scent. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, forests, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum anamallayense is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum anamallayense are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum anamallayense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum anamallayense
Pittosporum anamallayense can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum anamallayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum anamallayense?
Pittosporum anamallayense
What type of plant is Pittosporum anamallayense?
A shrub
Where is Pittosporum anamallayense native to?
India
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,