Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirk
Source:
ksu
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 1, ed. 2: 84 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481062
Common Names
- Pittosporum intermedium
- Intermediate Pittosporum
- Intermedium Pittosporum
Description
Pittosporum intermedium (also called 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 intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum intermedium has small, white flowers that produce small, black, wingless seeds. The seedlings are small, with short, oval leaves and a single central taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum intermedium is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pittosporum intermedium
Pittosporum intermedium can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum intermedium?
Pittosporum intermedium
What is the common name of Pittosporum intermedium?
Intermedium Pittosporum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum intermedium?
It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe
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,