Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
ornatum
ID:
488537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel & Veillon

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 16: 208 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487869

Common Names

  • Ornatum Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo

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Description

Pittosporum ornatum (also called 'Japanese pittosporum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in woodland areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum ornatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum ornatum is white, with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum ornatum is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers those that are well-drained. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pittosporum ornatum

Pittosporum ornatum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island.

Pittosporum ornatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum ornatum?

Pittosporum ornatum

What is the common name of Pittosporum ornatum?

Ornatum Pittosporum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum ornatum?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas

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,

References

Jean-Marie Veillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veillon' in the authors string.
Christiane Tirel (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982097-1: Based on the initial data import