Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex Loudon) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 864 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487417
Common Names
- Pittosporum multiflorum
- Multi-flowered pittosporum
- Multi-flowered cheesewood
Synonyms
- Citriobatus multiflorus A.Cunn. ex Loudon [unknown]
- Citriobatus multiflorus A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Citriobatus multiflorus intermedius F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Citriobatus pauciflorus A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Pittosporum multiflorum (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflorum 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 multiflorum has small, white flowers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum multiflorum 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 multiflorum
Pittosporum multiflorum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pittosporum multiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum multiflorum?
Pittosporum multiflorum
What type of plant is Pittosporum multiflorum?
A shrub
Where is Pittosporum multiflorum native to?
Madagascar
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,