Pittosporum patulum

Pittosporum patulum

Nationally Endangered (NZ TCS)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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 Wanaka 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,[2] and on the New Zealand Threat Classification System as Nationally Endangered.[1] In 1999 a recovery plan was approved by the Director-General of the Department of Conservation.[4]

It is occasionally cultivated.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 de Lange, P.J. 1998. Pittosporum patulum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
  3. 1 2 "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.

Further reading

  • A.J. Townsend (1999). "Pittosporum patulum recovery plan, 1999-2009" (PDF). Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
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