Pittosporum rhytidocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidocarpum
ID:
488526
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 228 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487858
Common Names
- Rhytidocarpum Pittosporum
- Karo Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum rhytidocarpum (also called Wrinkled 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 rhytidocarpum 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 rhytidocarpum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum rhytidocarpum 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 rhytidocarpum
Pittosporum rhytidocarpum is native to New Zealand.
Pittosporum rhytidocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum rhytidocarpum?
Pittosporum rhytidocarpum
What is the common name of Pittosporum rhytidocarpum?
Rhytidocarpum
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum rhytidocarpum?
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,
References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684674-1: Based on the initial data import