Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
tro
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 1, ed. 2: 84 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094682
Common Names
- Ellipticum Pittosporum
- Ellipticum Tree
- Ellipticum Pittosporum Tree
Description
Pittosporum ellipticum (also called Elliptic pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India. It grows up to 4 m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum ellipticum 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 ellipticum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum ellipticum 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 ellipticum
Pittosporum ellipticum 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,