About Cape Cheesewood
Cape Cheesewood (Pittosporum floribundum) is a tree belonging to the Pittosporaceae family (Pittosporum Family). It is typically found in moist, dry deciduous and shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pittosporum floribundum
- Genus
- Pittosporum
- Family
- PITTOSPORACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Moist, dry deciduous and shola forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, Madagascar
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Pittosporaceae
Pittosporum Family
Cape Cheesewood belongs to the Pittosporaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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