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General Information

Pittosporum rhytidocarpum is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Pacific - Fiji

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	5.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

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.
The plant can flower and produce fruit all year round[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction make from the leaves and bark is taken by women after childbirth[].

Other Uses

A dye is obtained from the seed capsules[].

The trunks of larger specimens are used to make canoes[].

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[].

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