Scientific Name: Pittosporum multiflorum

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  • Pronunciation:
    pit−OS−por−um mul-tee-FLOR-um
  • Common Name:
    Orange Thorn
  • Derivation:
    was Citriobatus pauciflorus
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    PITTOSPORACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Tubular white flowers to 6mm, 5-petalled, from leaf axil.
  • Fruit:
    Orange 10 mm berry, rough-skinned
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Bush food, BSDoonan, Kin Kin
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food. Mature orange fruit edible.

Identification Notes

Spiny shrub with sharp spines in some leaf nodes. Roundish leaves to 12mm with toothed margin. Widespread rainforest understory plant.

Associated Fauna

Butterfly host plant: Dull copper. Bird-attracting fruit. Great small bird habitat.

Landscaping Notes

Attractive foliage, flowers and fruit. Tip prune to encourage bushy shape. Shaded position. Reported to grow well indoors.