Pittosporum hosmeri
Kona Cheesewood
Also known as: Pittosporum amplectens Sherff +6 more
- Pittosporum amplectens Sherff
- Pittosporum hosmeri f. saint-johnii (Sherff) J.E.Haas
- Pittosporum hosmeri f. stjohnii (Sherff) J.Haas
- Pittosporum hosmeri var. hosmeri
- Pittosporum hosmeri var. longifolium Rock
- Pittosporum hosmeri var. saint-johnii Sherff
- Pittosporum hosmeri var. stjohnii Sherff
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pittosporum hosmeri (commonly known as Kona cheesewood) is a tree belonging to the Pittosporaceae family. Naturally occurring in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Pittosporum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii