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Waialeale cheesewood
Scientific Name: Pittosporum gayanum
Family: Pittosporaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pittosporum gayanum - Waialeale Cheesewood
Pittosporum gayanum, commonly known as Waialeale Cheesewood, is a plant species belonging to the Pittosporaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can grow as a tree or shrub.
Considerations for Children
- This plant can grow as a tree or shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pittosporum gayanum Rock
- Common Name: Waialeale Cheesewood
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Rank: Species
- Accepted Symbol PIGA2
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Waialeale region (likely Hawaii, based on context), and the Koolau and Waianae Ranges.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pittosporum gayanum is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It exhibits a growth habit of both a tree and a shrub.
Synonyms and Varieties
- Pittosporum gayanum var. skottsbergii Sherff
- Pittosporum gayanum var. waialealae Rock
Ecological Role
- It is assigned a FAC (Facultative) wetland indicator status, suggesting it is equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands.
Associations
- Mentioned alongside other Pittosporum species such as Pittosporum hawaiiense, Pittosporum glabrum, and Pittosporum confertiflorum, suggesting a potential co-existence or comparison in certain habitats.
Resources
- Discover Life hosts a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Pittosporum gayanum.
- Garden Guides offers information about the Waialeale Cheesewood (Gayanum) and gardening practices.