Hymenosporum flavum
Native Frangipani, Queensland Frangipani
Also known as: Pittosporum flavum Hook.
- Pittosporum flavum Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Hymenosporum flavum (commonly known as Native Frangipani or Queensland frangipani) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Pittosporaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
KwaZulu-Natal