Key Identification Features
- Its bark is dark brown to black, with distinct lenticels that enable gas exchange.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Pittosporaceae
Pittosporaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 49 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Pittosporaceae Species
Billardiera heterophylla (Lindl.) L.W.Cayzer & Crisp
Billardiera heterophylla (Lindl.) L.W.Cayzer & Crisp
Billardiera heterophylla is a climbing shrub that is a popular garden plant and …
Hymenosporum flavum (Hook.) F.Muell.
Hymenosporum flavum (Hook.) F.Muell.
Hymenosporum flavum, native frangipani, is a fragrant-flowered Australian tree w…
Pittosporum pentandrum (Blanco) Merr.
Pittosporum pentandrum (Blanco) Merr.
Pittosporum pentandrum is a species in the Pittosporum genus of shrubs or trees,…
Pittosporum crassifolium Banks & Sol. ex A.Cunn.
Pittosporum crassifolium Banks & Sol. ex A.Cunn.
Pittosporum crassifolium, or karo, is a small New Zealand tree adapted to coasta…
Bursaria incana Lindl.
Bursaria incana Lindl.
Bursaria incana is a spiny woody plant native to northern Australia that grows i…
Cheiranthera linearis A.Cunn.
Cheiranthera linearis A.Cunn.
Cheiranthera linearis, or finger-flower, is a small purple-flowered shrub found …
Auranticarpa rhombifolia (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Auranticarpa rhombifolia (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Auranticarpa rhombifolia is a popular ornamental small tree with distinct textur…
Pittosporum spinescens (F.Muell.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Pittosporum spinescens (F.Muell.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Pittosporum spinescens is an Australian-New Guinean shrub that produces edible f…
Pittosporum obcordatum Raoul
Pittosporum obcordatum Raoul
Pittosporum obcordatum is a rare endemic New Zealand divaricating shrub or small…
Pittosporum kirkii Hook.fil. ex Kirk
Pittosporum kirkii Hook.fil. ex Kirk
Pittosporum kirkii is an endemic New Zealand evergreen epiphytic shrub found in …
Pittosporum moluccanum (Lam.) Miq.
Pittosporum moluccanum (Lam.) Miq.
Pittosporum moluccanum is a small dioecious Australian tree that hosts the Atlas…
Billardiera fusiformis Labill.
Billardiera fusiformis Labill.
Billardiera fusiformis (Australian bluebell) is a shrubby climber native to sout…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pittosporaceae?
Pittosporaceae plants belong to the Apiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its bark is dark brown to black, with distinct lenticels that enable gas exchange. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pittosporaceae?
Pittosporaceae is classified in the order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 49 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Pittosporaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Pittosporaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Pittosporaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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