Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 25: 213 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486338
Common Names
- Dzumacense Pittosporum
- Echinatum Pittosporum
- Pittosporum Pittosporum
Description
Pittosporum dzumacense (also called Dzumac, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It typically grows to a height of 5-7 meters and has dark green, leathery leaves with a wavy margin. It is found in montane forests and scrublands, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum dzumacense is used as an ornamental plant, as a spice, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum dzumacense flowers are white with a yellow center and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum dzumacense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Pittosporum dzumacense
Pittosporum dzumacense can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Pittosporum dzumacense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum dzumacense?
Pittosporum dzumacense
What is the common name of Pittosporum dzumacense?
Dzumac Pittosporum
What is the family of Pittosporum dzumacense?
Pittosporaceae
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,