Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
pangalanense
ID:
1095292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cufod.

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 26 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094630

Common Names

  • Karo
  • Pohutukawa
  • Tawhiwhi

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Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum pangalanense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a houseplant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can be used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum pangalanense is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seeds of this plant are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum pangalanense is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It is native to the Philippines and is often used as an ornamental plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Pittosporum pangalanense

Pittosporum pangalanense can be found in New Caledonia.

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,