Hymenosporum flavum

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Plant
ID 25 Hymenosporum flavum
Botanic Name Hymenosporum flavum
Common Name Native Frangipani
Family Name Pittosporaceae
Cultivars 'Gold Nugget', 'Lushious'
Origin Australia, Central East Coast, Zone 9-11
Growth Type Tree
Bark Type Fissured or Wrinkled
Foliage Type Evergreen Water Use Medium
No. of Species 1
Growth Habit Narrow domed Growth Rate Medium
Height 8 - 15 m (27 - 50 ft) Spread 7 m (23 ft)
Plant Overview
This sub-tropical tree has upright trunk with horizontal branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has glossy green oblong leaves and the fragrant yellow trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during late spring.
Leaf
Type Simple Additional Information
Shape Oblanceolate
The glossy oblanceolate to elliptical leaves are up to 150 mm (6 in) long with an acuminate apex and a cuneate base that has a short petiole. The leaves are arranged on the upper side and towards the ends of the branches.
Arrangement Alternate
Margin Entire
Colour Glossy dark green
Size 120 - 150 mm ( 4.7 - 5.9 in )
Flower
Perfume Fragrant Additional Information
Shape Salverform
The fragrant salverform flowers are up to 40 mm (1 5/8 in) long and have reflexed golden yellow petals and are arranged in a terminal cluster that appears during spring. The flower colour changes from cream to deep golden yellow as it matures.
Inflorescence Cluster or Fascicle
Colour White - yellow
Size 20 - 40 mm ( 0.8 - 1.6 in )
Flowering in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fruit
Type Capsule Additional Information
Colour Brown
The capsule is up to 30 mm (1 in) long and contains flattened winged seed that mature from summer to winter. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.
Edible No
Bird Attractive Yes
Size 20 - 30 mm ( 0.8 - 1.2 in )
Fruiting in
(Southern Hemisphere)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Environment & Cultivation
Natural Soil Well drained, sandy to clay loam, organic rich, moist, pH 6.0-8.0
Container Tubs, planter boxes, under glass in cold climates
Climate Warm to sub-tropical
Aspect Full sun to part shade in a open position, frost tender, drought tolerant
Pest & Diseases Passion vine hopper, green peach aphid, green leaf hopper, lichens
Fertiliser Add compost to the soil during spring and keep moist
Pruning Tolerates a light prune, train to a single leader or tip prune to thicken up side branches
Cultural Uses Propagation
The Native Frangipani is grown for its erect growth habit and its fragrant flowers. It is planted in garden borders or between buildings as a tall screen. It is also used in rainforest settings or around large water features for a tropical effect.
Sow fresh seed from spring to autumn in a well drained media. Take semi hardwood cuttings during summer and placed in a well-drained media then keep moist and humid until roots appear.
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