Pittosporum patulum

Pittosporum patulum

Nationally Endangered (NZ TCS)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Pittosporaceae
Genus: Pittosporum
Species:
P. patulum
Binomial name
Pittosporum patulum

Pittosporum patulum is a plant species endemic to New Zealand where it has a restricted distribution in the South Island - ranging from Nelson in the north with occurrences in inland Marlborough down to Wānaka in the south. It is unusual amongst the genus in having deep red and scented flowers.[3]

It is a small tree restricted to sub-alpine sites in canopy gaps in Nothofagus forest and in scree. It is uncommon and may be threatened by grazing and by alien herbivores.[3]

It is listed in the IUCN Red List as Endangered,[1] and on the New Zealand Threat Classification System as Nationally Endangered.[2] In 1999 a recovery plan was approved by the Director-General of the Department of Conservation.[4]

It is occasionally cultivated.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b de Lange, P.J. (1998). "Pittosporum patulum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T34899A9892459. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T34899A9892459.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Hitchmough, Rod; Leigh Bull; Pam Cromarty (2007). New Zealand Threat Classification System lists, 2005. Wellington, N.Z: Science & Technical Pub., Department of Conservation. ISBN 0478141289.
  3. ^ a b "Pittosporum patulum". NZ Department of Conservation. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  4. ^ Townsend, A. J (1999). Pittosporum patulum recovery plan, 1999-2009. Threatened species recover plan 28. Wellington, N.Z.: Biodiversity Recovery Unit, Dept. of Conservation. ISBN 9780478218435.
  5. ^ Metcalf, L. J (1991). The cultivation of New Zealand trees & shrubs. Auckland, N.Z.: Reed. ISBN 9780790001982.

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