Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
tenuivalvatum
ID:
1095428

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.T.Chang & S.Z.Yan

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 87 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094766

Common Names

  • Thin-valved Pittosporum
  • Willow Pittosporum
  • Willow-leaved Pittosporum

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Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum tenuivalvatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and has attractive foliage. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum tenuivalvatum has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum tenuivalvatum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pittosporum tenuivalvatum

Pittosporum tenuivalvatum can be found in the temperate forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25100230: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Su Zhu Yan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.Yan' in the authors string.