Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
viridulum
ID:
488576

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Nayar, G.S.Giri & V.Chandras.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fasc. Fl. India 6: 11 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487908

Common Names

  • Pittosporum Viridulum
  • Cheesewood
  • Green Pittosporum

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Description

Pittosporum viridulum (also called 'Green Kohuhu' and 'Green Kohu-hu', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pittosporum viridulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pittosporum viridulum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pittosporum viridulum is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has an upright habit and is grown for its attractive foliage. It is best grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pittosporum viridulum

Pittosporum viridulum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the wild there.

Pittosporum viridulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pittosporum viridulum?

Pittosporum viridulum

What type of plant is Pittosporum viridulum?

It is a shrub

What is the habitat of Pittosporum viridulum?

It is found in dry forests and scrublands

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

Veerichetty Chandrasekaran (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Chandras.' in the authors string.
Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684746-1: Based on the initial data import