Pittosporum senacia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Nerium undulatum
• Senacia undulata
• Celastrus undulatus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Pittosporaceae. Within this family, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pittosporum, specifically as the species Pittosporum senacia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across several distinct oceanic regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. It also maintains a presence in the Seychelles, further establishing its foothold in that tropical area. Moving across the globe, the species extends its reach into the North-Central Pacific. Specifically, it has successfully colonized the volcanic landscape of Hawaii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pittosporum senacia is characterized by its distinctively woody growth habit, forming robust, perennial shrubs or small trees. The stems are characterized by a permanent, lignified structure, providing a sturdy framework for the plant's development. The leaves are typically evergreen, arranged in an alternate or sometimes pseudo-whorled pattern, often exhibiting an elliptical to obovate shape with smooth margins and a leathery texture. The foliage is frequently dull green, sometimes possessing a slightly pubescent or velvety underside depending on the specific environmental adaptation. Its reproductive structures consist of small, inconspicuous flowers that emerge from axillary positions, eventually giving rise to fleshy, capsule-like fruits that contain numerous seeds, which are essential for its dispersal and regeneration within its natural habitat.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pittosporum senacia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of food science

Phenols

1. Journal of food science

Tannins

1. Journal of food science

Activities

Pittosporum senacia has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaging, Antiglycation, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.

Antiaging

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiglycation

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antimicrobial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antiproliferative

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Pittosporum senacia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin aging.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations