Pittosporum hosmeri
Pittosporum hosmeri, or Kona cheesewood, is a species of tree in the Pittosporaceae family. It is endemic to the island of Hawai'i.
| Pittosporum hosmeri | |
|---|---|
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| Growing in dry forest on the lower slopes of Hualālai | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus: | Pittosporum |
| Species: | P. hosmeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pittosporum hosmeri | |
Description
Pittosporum hosmeri grows as a small tree, reaching up to 25 feet (7.6 m) high. Leaves are narrow and 3.5–10 inches (9–25 cm) long. It blooms with cream-colored flowers in clusters of 9–12, which mature into fruit in the winter.[2]
Distribution & habitat
Pittosporum hosmeri is found in wet and mesic forests on the west and south sides of the island of Hawai'i. It can also occasionally be found in dry leeward forests.
References
- "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- "Pittosporum hosmeri (Ho'awa)". www2.hawaii.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
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