Sweet pittosporum, Australia cheesewood
Pittosporum undulatum
Family: Pittosporaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 14 m tall. The crown is dense. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are alternate and crowded at the ends of the branches. They are narrowly oval or sword shaped and shiny green. The edges are wavy. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. They are white and have a scent. The fruit is an orange capsule. It is 1.6 cm long and has 25 angular seeds.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), Indonesia, SE Asia, Slovenia, St Helena, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted and then eaten. Sometimes they are crushed.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon pitosa australia