Pittosporum orohenense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orohenense
ID:
488538
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 16: 3 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487870
Common Names
- Orohenense Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum orohenense (also called 'Orohenense', 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 orohenense 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 orohenense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum orohenense is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pittosporum orohenense
Pittosporum orohenense is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.
Pittosporum orohenense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum orohenense?
Pittosporum orohenense
What is the common name of Pittosporum orohenense?
Orohenense Pittosporum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum orohenense?
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
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684609-1: Based on the initial data import