Pittosporum pentandrum var. pentandrum
Taiwanese Cheesewood
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Pittosporum pentandrum var. pentandrum (commonly known as Taiwanese cheesewood) is a tree belonging to the Pittosporaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Pittosporum pentandrum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Philippines, Sulawesi
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
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