Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
481764

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Aiton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 27 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481096

Common Names

  • Rusty Pittosporum
  • Rusty Orangeberry
  • Rusty Mock Orange

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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum javanicum Blume [unknown]
  • Pittosporum kusaiense Kaneh. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum ponapense Kaneh. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum rufescens Turcz. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum ovatifolium F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum nativitatis Baker f. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum versteeghii Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Itea javanica Blume [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum ferrugineum (also called Rusty Pittosporum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporaceae family. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in the North Island and the South Island. It is found in forests, scrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 0–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pittosporum ferrugineum sub. laxiflorum Schodde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum ferrugineum has a small, yellow-green flower with a fragrant scent. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are rounded and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum ferrugineum is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed in fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn and transplant the seedlings in spring.

Where to Find Pittosporum ferrugineum

Pittosporum ferrugineum is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in scrub and shrubland.

Pittosporum ferrugineum FAQ

What is the common name of Pittosporum ferrugineum?

Rusty Pittosporum

What is the native range of Pittosporum ferrugineum?

Australia

What is the hardiness zone of Pittosporum ferrugineum?

USDA Zone 9

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,