Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
parvicapsulare
ID:
1095452

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.T.Chang & S.Z.Yan

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 87 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094790

Common Names

  • Parvifoliate Pittosporum
  • Willow Pittosporum
  • Willow-leaved Pittosporum

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Description

Pittosporum parvicapsulare (also called Small-Fruited Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China and Taiwan. It has glossy, dark green leaves with wavy margins and fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum parvicapsulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and has attractive foliage. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pittosporum parvicapsulare are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Pittosporum parvicapsulare

Pittosporum parvicapsulare is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25100263: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Su Zhu Yan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.Yan' in the authors string.