Pittosporum sp.
Family: Pittosporaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Pittosporum sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Pittosporaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Heptapleurum: Pittosporum has simple leaves; Heptapleurum has compound leaves with leaflets radiating like fingers.; vs Eriobotrya: Pittosporum has smooth leaf edges; Eriobotrya has toothed leaves and fuzzy undersides.; vs Quercus: Pittosporum has smooth leathery leaves; Quercus has lobed or toothed leaves and acorns.; vs Philadelphus: Pittosporum has leathery evergreen leaves; Philadelphus has deciduous leaves and showy 4-petaled flowers.; vs Coprosma: Pittosporum has flowers with visible petals; Coprosma has tiny inconspicuous flowers and colorful berries.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittosporum sp. native to California?
No. Pittosporum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pittosporum sp. belong to?
Pittosporum sp. is in the Pittosporaceae family, genus Pittosporum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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