Pittosporum resiniferum
Petroleum Nut, Resin Cheesewood
Also known as: Pittosporum acuminatissimum Merr. +2 more
- Pittosporum acuminatissimum Merr.
- Pittosporum epiphyticum Merr.
- Pittosporum resiniferum var. orbiculatum Merr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiepiphytic shrub or tree.
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Pittosporum resiniferum (commonly known as Petroleum-Nut or Resin Cheesewood) is a shrub or tree within the Pittosporaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Philippines