How to Identify Pittosporaceae
Pittosporaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 49 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Pittosporaceae Species
Cheiranthera linearis A.Cunn.
Cheiranthera linearis A.Cunn.
Cheiranthera linearis, or finger-flower, is a small purple-flowered shrub found …
Billardiera variifolia DC.
Billardiera variifolia DC.
Billardiera variifolia DC. is a twining climbing shrub native to south-western W…
Pittosporum obcordatum Raoul
Pittosporum obcordatum Raoul
Pittosporum obcordatum is a rare endemic New Zealand divaricating shrub or small…
Pittosporum senacia Putt.
Pittosporum senacia Putt.
Pittosporum senacia Putt. is a naturally occurring shrub native to several India…
Pittosporum kirkii Hook.fil. ex Kirk
Pittosporum kirkii Hook.fil. ex Kirk
Pittosporum kirkii is an endemic New Zealand evergreen epiphytic shrub found in …
Billardiera fusiformis Labill.
Billardiera fusiformis Labill.
Billardiera fusiformis (Australian bluebell) is a shrubby climber native to sout…
Billardiera mutabilis Salisb.
Billardiera mutabilis Salisb.
Billardiera mutabilis, climbing apple berry, is a slender Australian climbing pl…
Pittosporum tinifolium A.Cunn.
Pittosporum tinifolium A.Cunn.
Pittosporum tinifolium is a 5-meter-tall shrub or small tree in Pittosporaceae, …
Bursaria incana Lindl.
Bursaria incana Lindl.
Bursaria incana is a spiny woody plant native to northern Australia that grows i…
Auranticarpa rhombifolia (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Auranticarpa rhombifolia (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Auranticarpa rhombifolia is a popular ornamental small tree with distinct textur…
Billardiera scandens Sm.
Billardiera scandens Sm.
Billardiera scandens (apple berry) is an Australian twining shrub with edible fr…
Pittosporum angustifolium G.Lodd.
Pittosporum angustifolium G.Lodd.
Pittosporum angustifolium is a drought-resistant Australian tree with known trad…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pittosporaceae?
Pittosporaceae plants belong to the Apiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 49 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pittosporaceae?
Pittosporaceae is classified in the order Apiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 49 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Pittosporaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Pittosporaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Pittosporaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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