Carpodetus pullei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pullei
ID:
588986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 137 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588318
Common Names
- Carpodetus pullei
- Pulle's Carpodetus
- Pulle's Carpo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carpodetus pullei (also called Mountain Horopito, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are oval-shaped and leathery, and its flowers are small and white. It is found in montane forests, often growing in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Carpodetus pullei is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Carpodetus pullei are small and white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Carpodetus pullei is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady places. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be grown from cuttings of mature plants.
Where to Find Carpodetus pullei
Carpodetus pullei is native to South Africa and can be found in coastal areas with sandy soils.
Carpodetus pullei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carpodetus pullei?
Carpodetus pullei
What is the common name of Carpodetus pullei?
Pulle's Carpodetus
What is the native range of Carpodetus pullei?
New Zealand
Species in the Carpodetus genus
Species in the Rousseaceae family
Abrophyllum microcarpum, Abrophyllum ornans, Carpodetus amplus, Carpodetus arboreus, Carpodetus archboldianus, Carpodetus denticulatus, Carpodetus flexuosus, Carpodetus fuscus, Carpodetus grandiflorus, Carpodetus major, Carpodetus montanus, Carpodetus pullei, Carpodetus serratus, Cuttsia viburnea, Roussea simplex,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701301: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.