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Cape cheesewood

Pittosporum viridiflorum

Least Concern

About

The Cape cheesewood (Pittosporum viridiflorum) is a species in the genus Pittosporum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Guinea, India, Jamaica, and United States.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Apiales (อันดับผักชี)

Species

Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cape cheesewood)

Names in Other Languages

German Kap-Klebsame

Similar Species in Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Not Evaluated

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Lemonwood

Pittosporum eugenioides

Not Evaluated

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Fairchild's kohuhu

Pittosporum fairchildii

Pittosporum angustifolium

Least Concern

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hoawa

Pittosporum halophilum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape cheesewood?

The scientific name of Cape cheesewood is Pittosporum viridiflorum. It belongs to the genus Pittosporum.

What is the conservation status of Cape cheesewood?

Cape cheesewood (Pittosporum viridiflorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cape cheesewood live?

Cape cheesewood is found in Distributed across Guinea, India, Jamaica, and United States.. Countries include Guinea, India, Jamaica, United States.

What family does Cape cheesewood belong to?

Cape cheesewood (Pittosporum viridiflorum) belongs to the genus Pittosporum, which is part of the taxonomic family Pittosporaceae.

Is Cape cheesewood endangered?

No, Cape cheesewood (Pittosporum viridiflorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cape cheesewood belong to?

Cape cheesewood (Pittosporum viridiflorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Cape cheesewood?

The closest relatives of Cape cheesewood in the genus Pittosporum include Japanese cheesewood, Kohuhu, Lemonwood, Fairchild's kohuhu, tallowwood.