Scientific Name: Pittosporum ferrugineum (often confused with Pittosporum venulosum)

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  • Pronunciation:
    pit-ah-SPOR-um fur-rouge-ee-AH-nah
  • Common Name:
    Rusty pittosporum
  • Derivation:
    Pittosporum: Gr. pitta - pitch, spora - a seed (refers to sticky covering of seed) ferrugineum: L. ferrugineus - rust-coloured (hairs)
  • Type:
    Shrub , tree
  • Family:
    PITTOSPORACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Small, cream, held in tight little clusters
  • Fruit:
    Yellow with red seeds
  • Vegetation Type:
    Littoral rainforest, seasonally dry rainforest
  • Species List:
    Cooroy Primary School, Cranks Creek, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

Occurs from Gladstone to Cape York - plants now occurring further south probably transported by birds.

Comments

This species from further north appears to be colonising this area. Comments welcome.

Identification Notes

Leaves pale, dull green less whorled than most pittosporum Much less rusty-hairy than their common name suggests.

Landscaping Notes

Hardy, adaptable Tolerant of cool or hot conditions, full sun and variable water supply