Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkill
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 96 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487460
Common Names
- Pittosporum berberidoides
- Berberidoides pittosporum
- Berberidoides cheesewood
Description
Pittosporum berberidoides (also called Berberidoides, 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 berberidoides is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum berberidoides has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in spring. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum berberidoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown from seed, but it can take up to a year for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Pittosporum berberidoides
Pittosporum berberidoides is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Pittosporum berberidoides FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum berberidoides?
Pittosporum berberidoides is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Pittosporum berberidoides?
Pittosporum berberidoides is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height.
What is the flowering period of Pittosporum berberidoides?
Pittosporum berberidoides flowers from October to December.
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,