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Pittosporum ramiflorum

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Pittosporum ramiflorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Pittosporaceae
Genus: Pittosporum
Species:
P. ramiflorum
Binomial name
Pittosporum ramiflorum
(Zoll. & Moritzi) Zoll. ex Miq.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Glyaspermum ramiflorum Zoll. & Moritzi

Pittosporum ramiflorum is a plant in the family Pittosporaceae. The specific epithet ramiflorum means 'branch flowers', referring to inflorescences growing directly from the branches.[3]

Description

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Pittosporum ramiflorum grows as a shrub or tree up to 20 m (70 ft) tall, occasionally to 30 m (100 ft). The leathery leaves are obovate and measure up to 18 cm (7 in) long. The inflorescences, on bare sections of the branch, feature white flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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Pittosporum ramiflorum is native to an area from the Philippines in the north, to Java in the west to the Solomon Islands in the east. Its habitat is montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,800 m (3,300–9,200 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jimbo, T. (2022). "Pittosporum ramiflorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T198826867A202837789. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T198826867A202837789.en. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Pittosporum ramiflorum (Zoll. & Moritzi) Zoll. ex Miq". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b Sugau, John B. (1995). "Pittosporum Banks ex Sol.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 302. ISBN 983-9592-34-3.