Pittosporum Collection

Sollya, changeable apple-berry and Chinese pittosporum
Common sollya, Sollya heterophylla, changeable apple-berry, Billardiera mutabilis, and Chinese pittosporum, Pittosporum tobira

Pittosporum tenuifolium, Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb
Plants, Shrubs, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Deep purple undulate leaves with contrasting light green young growth of the evergreen shrub Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb

Pittosporum, Pittosporum tenuifolium Marjory Channon
4750 Pittosporum Pittosporum tenuifolium Marjory Channon

Pittosporum, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999600 Pittosporum, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Pittosporum coriaceum. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Wild yellow jasmine or rough-fruited pittosporum, Pittosporum revolutum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Pitcairnia and Victorian box tree
Pitcairnia bifrons 1, and Victorian box tree, Pittosporum undulatum 2. Pitcairnie, Pittospore. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Native Bush, Ruahine Forest Park, Ruahine Ranges, Tararua, North Island, New Zealand

Pittosporum ralphii, Ralphs desertwillow
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Weeping Pittosporum or Native Apricot West of Marla, northern South Australia, Australia
DH-3070 Weeping Pittosporum / Native Apricot West of Marla, northern South Australia, Australia. Pittosporum angustifolium Aboriginal use: seeds ground and used as a poultice

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"Pittosporum: A Versatile and Beautiful Plant" Pittosporum, also known as Sollya, changeable apple-berry, or Chinese pittosporum, is a diverse genus of flowering plants. One popular variety is the Pittosporum tenuifolium, Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb. With its compact size and attractive foliage, it adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Another stunning option is the Pittosporum tenuifolium Marjory Channon. This cultivar features variegated leaves with creamy-white margins that create a striking contrast against the dark green foliage. The beauty of pittosporums has been captured in various artistic forms throughout history. An exquisite coloured engraving from 1833-39 showcases their intricate details and vibrant colors. In addition to their visual appeal, some species like Pittosporum coriaceum have medicinal properties. Known as wild yellow jasmine or rough-fruited pittosporum, this plant has been used for its healing properties by indigenous communities and can be found in different regions worldwide. In New Zealand's Ruahine Forest Park within the Ruahine Ranges on the North Island lies a native bush filled with these enchanting plants. Their presence adds to the natural beauty of this picturesque landscape. Even in arid regions like Marla in northern South Australia, weeping pittosporums or native apricots thrive. Aboriginal communities have utilized their seeds as poultices and boiled their leaves for relief from colds – showcasing the practical uses of this versatile plant.