Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
1095338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 111 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094676

Common Names

  • Divaricatum Pittosporum
  • Divaricatum Tree
  • Divaricatum Pittosporum Tree

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Description

Pittosporum divaricatum (also called Spreading pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India. It grows up to 5 m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant and for hedging. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum divaricatum is a white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seeds of this plant are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum divaricatum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers in spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pittosporum divaricatum

Pittosporum divaricatum can be found in New Zealand.

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,

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