Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
rangitahua
ID:
1318094

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.K.Cameron & Sykes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bull. Auckland Mus. 20: 253 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330548

Common Names

  • Pittosporum rangitahua
  • Rangitahua Pittosporum
  • Pittosporum

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Description

Pittosporum rangitahua (also called Rangitahua Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It is native to New Zealand and is found in forests and scrublands, at elevations of 0-1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum rangitahua is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pittosporum rangitahua is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum rangitahua can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pittosporum rangitahua

Pittosporum rangitahua can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Georgia.

Pittosporum rangitahua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum rangitahua?

Pittosporum rangitahua

What is the common name of Pittosporum rangitahua?

Rangitahua

Where is Pittosporum rangitahua found?

New Zealand

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

William Russell Sykes (1927-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sykes' in the authors string.
Ewen Kenneth Cameron (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.K.Cameron' in the authors string.