Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
488058

Status:
valid

Authors:
[Dryand.]

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 488 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487390

Common Names

  • Leathery Pittosporum
  • Coriaceous Pittosporum
  • Hide-like Pittosporum

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Description

Pittosporum coriaceum (also called Leathery Pittosporum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It typically grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum coriaceum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum coriaceum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum coriaceum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or leaves and planted in a moist soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Pittosporum coriaceum

Pittosporum coriaceum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Pittosporum coriaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum coriaceum?

Pittosporum coriaceum

What is the common name of Pittosporum coriaceum?

Leathery Pittosporum

What is the habitat of Pittosporum coriaceum?

It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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,