Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
moluccanum
ID:
488079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Archip. Ind. : 76 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487411

Common Names

  • Pittosporum moluccanum
  • Moluccan pittosporum
  • Moluccan cheesewood

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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum fissicalyx Miq. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum glaberrimum Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum megacarpum Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum littorale Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum euphlebium Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum monticola Miq. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum microcalyx Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Pittosporum pulgarense Elmer [unknown]
  • Pittosporum rumphii Putt. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum odoratum Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum obscurinerve Merr. [unknown]
  • Pittosporum zollingerianum Binn. ex Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Pittosporum timorense Blume [unknown]
  • Coffea angustifolia Roxb. [valid]
  • Coffea arabica angustifolia (Roxb.) Miq. ex A.Froehner [valid]
  • Pittosporum subverticillatum Elmer [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum moluccanum (also called Moluccan Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum moluccanum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum moluccanum has small, white flowers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum moluccanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pittosporum moluccanum

Pittosporum moluccanum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Pittosporum moluccanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum moluccanum?

Pittosporum moluccanum

What type of plant is Pittosporum moluccanum?

A shrub

Where is Pittosporum moluccanum native to?

Indonesia

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,