Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
scythophyllum
ID:
488517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 131 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487849

Common Names

  • Scythophyllum Pittosporum
  • Karo Pittosporum
  • Karo-Karo

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Description

Pittosporum scythophyllum (also called Scythophyllous Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and shallow water. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum scythophyllum 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 scythophyllum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum scythophyllum 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 scythophyllum

Pittosporum scythophyllum is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum scythophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum scythophyllum?

Pittosporum scythophyllum

What is the common name of Pittosporum scythophyllum?

Scythophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum scythophyllum?

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,