Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 1: 137 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487859
Common Names
- Reticosum Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
Description
Pittosporum reticosum (also called Netted Cheesewood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. The tree grows in moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum reticosum 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 flowers of Pittosporum reticosum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum reticosum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum reticosum
Pittosporum reticosum is native to New Zealand.
Pittosporum reticosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum reticosum?
Pittosporum reticosum
What is the common name of Pittosporum reticosum?
Reticosum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum reticosum?
It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rainforests and humid forests.
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,