Pittosporum pentandrum
Taiwanese Cheesewood
Also known as: Aquilaria pentandra Blanco +4 more
- Aquilaria pentandra Blanco
- Bursaria inermis Blanco
- Pittosporum brachysepalum Turcz.
- Pittosporum fernandezii S.Vidal ex Fern.-Vill.
- Pittosporum pseudostipitatum Merr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pittosporum pentandrum (commonly known as Taiwanese cheesewood) is a tree within the Pittosporaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, China Southeast, Hainan, Philippines, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida, Hawaii
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms