Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn. & Gris
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 11: 188 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487895
Common Names
- Pancheri Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
Description
Pittosporum pancheri (also called 'Pancheri', 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 pancheri is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pittosporum pancheri has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum pancheri 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 pancheri
Pittosporum pancheri is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the wild there.
Pittosporum pancheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum pancheri?
Pittosporum pancheri
What is the common name of Pittosporum pancheri?
Pancher's Pittosporum
What is the habitat of Pittosporum pancheri?
Dry, sandy or stony soils
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,