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stiffleaf cheesewood
Scientific Name: Pittosporum crassifolium
Family: Pittosporaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pittosporum crassifolium: Karo, Stiffleaf Cheesewood
Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo or Stiffleaf Cheesewood, is an evergreen tree or shrub appreciated for its dense foliage.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant contains saponins.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pittosporum crassifolium Banks & Sol. ex A. Cunn.
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Stiffleaf Cheesewood
Common Names
- Karo
- Stiffleaf Cheesewood
- Kaikaro (M?ori)
- K?hihi (M?ori)
- Thick leaf box
- Japanese cheesewood
- Mock orange
- Australian cheesewood
- Victorian box
- Seaside pittosporum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New Zealand, specifically the North Island.
- Has been introduced to and naturalized in Portugal, England, Australia, South Africa, and the USA.
- Thrives in saline soils and coastal conditions.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Evergreen tree or shrub reaching up to 20 feet in height.
- Known for its dense dark gray-green leathery leaves, which are grey and fuzzy underneath.
- Displays downy new growth.
- Leaves are convex.