Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 26 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094641
Common Names
- Hawaiiense Pittosporum
- Hawaiiense Tree
- Hawaiiense Pittosporum Tree
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum hawaiiense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pittosporum hawaiiense 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 hawaiiense is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to Hawaii and is often used as an ornamental plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Pittosporum hawaiiense
Pittosporum hawaiiense can be found in Hawaii.
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,