Pittosporum sinuatum

Blume

Pittosporaceae 3 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree.

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Medicinal Uses

A decoction of the roots is locally applied to treat belly-ache in children.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,

Cultivation

Pittosporum species generally grow best in a sunny position, but tolerate light shade. They succeed in most well-drained soils. Although flowers usually appear to be hermaphrodite, many species of Pittosporum are functionally dioecious, with individual specimens bearing mainly or totally flowers of one sex only. Even so, occasional functionally hermaphrodite flowers will appear and, in at least some species, these flowers can be self-compatible and produce fertile seed even in the absence of any other plants of that species. The species in this genus are also very likely to hybridize with other members of the genus. When growing a species from seed it is important to ensure that the seed either comes from a known wild source, or from isolated specimens in cultivation.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 7cm with a heel. Basal ripewood cuttings in a cold frame.

Synonyms

Pittosporum brassii Merr. & L. M. PerryPittosporum chelidospermum BlumePittosporum galai K. Schum.Pittosporum novoguineense Miq.Pittosporum quinquevalvatum Warb.