Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
488633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 547 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487965

Common Names

  • Tonkinense Pittosporum
  • Karo
  • Tawhiwhi

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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum calcicola C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Pittosporum tonkinense (also called 'Tonkinense', 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 tonkinense 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 tonkinense 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 tonkinense is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pittosporum tonkinense

Pittosporum tonkinense is native to Vietnam.

Pittosporum tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum tonkinense?

Pittosporum tonkinense

What is the common name of Pittosporum tonkinense?

Tonkin pittosporum

What are the growing requirements of Pittosporum tonkinense?

Pittosporum tonkinense 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,