The Japanese pittosporum, scientifically known as pittosporum tobira, is a species of fragrant, flowering plant in the family pittosporaceae.
It is also known by several other names, including Australian laurel, mock orange, and Japanese cheesewood.
The tree is native to Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea, but is now widely distributed throughout the world as a landscaping and cut-leaf ornamental.
Its binomial name "tobira" comes from the tree's Japanese name, tobera.
The genus name pittosporum is derived from the Greek words pitta (meaning "pitch") and sporos (meaning "seed"). This refers to the resinous material surrounding the seeds.
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