Pittosporum eugenioides
Lemonwood
Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as the Cheesewood, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to various tropical regions. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal importance. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures for its bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating diverse ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Pittosporum eugenioides
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Pittosporaceae and specifically within the genus Pittosporum. Consequently, its full taxonomic identity is established as Pittosporum eugenioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pittosporaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pittosporum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pittosporum eugenioides, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is commonly identified as 檸檬海桐子 or 丁香海桐, while in the Wu Chinese dialect, it is called 柠檬海桐子. In Finnish, it is known as tähtikielopuu, and in Arabic, it is transliterated as بيتوسبوروم يوجينيويدس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 檸檬海桐子 | Wikidata |
| fi | tähtikielopuu | Wikidata |
| wuu | 柠檬海桐子 | Wikidata |
| ar | بيتوسبوروم يوجينيويدس | Wikidata |
| zh | 丁香海桐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 橙香海桐 | Wikidata |
| en | lemonwood | Wikidata |
| en | tarata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Oceania. In Australia, it can be found growing in the region of Tasmania. Its presence extends to New Zealand, where it is established in the North Island. Furthermore, the species is also located throughout the South Island of New Zealand. Together, these areas represent the primary habitats for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pittosporum eugenioides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pittosporum eugenioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |