Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
sessilifolium
ID:
488624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tirel & Veillon

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 24: 165 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487956

Common Names

  • Sessilifolium Pittosporum
  • Karo
  • Tawhiwhi

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Description

Pittosporum sessilifolium (also called 'Sessilifolium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in woodland areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum sessilifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum sessilifolium has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are followed by small, round, orange-brown seed capsules. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum sessilifolium is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pittosporum sessilifolium

Pittosporum sessilifolium is native to New Zealand.

Pittosporum sessilifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum sessilifolium?

Pittosporum sessilifolium

What is the common name of Pittosporum sessilifolium?

Sessile-leaved pittosporum

What are the growing requirements of Pittosporum sessilifolium?

Pittosporum sessilifolium prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

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

Jean-Marie Veillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veillon' in the authors string.
Christiane Tirel (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirel' in the authors string.