Hymenosporum is a monotypic genus of trees in the family Pittosporaceae. The sole included species is Hymenosporum flavum, commonly known as native frangipani, found in the rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests of New Guinea, Queensland and New South Wales.

Hymenosporum flavum (Sweetshade) - A slender evergreen tree that grows to 40+ feet tall and half as wide with light gray bark and shiny green leaves that form clusters at the ends of the branches.

Hymenosporum flavum is the only member of the genus Hymenosporum (ie. it is a a monotypic genus). The genus is closely related to Pittosporum, which it resembles in certain respects. It is native to the coastal brush forests of eastern Australia from the Hunter River in New South Wales to Atherton in Queensland and extending to New Guinea.

Description: Tall shrub or small tree, rarely to 20 m high, occasionally partly deciduous. Leaves alternate, sometimes clustered and ± whorled, oblong-obovate or ovate to oblanceolate, 8–16 cm long, 3–4.5 cm wide, apex acuminate and often apiculate, margins entire, lamina glabrous or sparsely hairy on lower surface especially along midrib.

A fragrant and fast growing native tree with deep green foliage and yellow or white-yellow flowers. Hailing from more tropical forests of the east coast the Native Frangipani has been well utilised in gardens and landscapes in the west. Visible in verge and island plantings throughout the streets of... Read more.

Hymenosporum flavum is a characteristic tree of gardens in southern California, where I (JMG) first saw it at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in 1986 and was captivated by the beauty of the yellow and cream flowers and their lovely rich scent.

2020年5月25日 · Hymenosporum is a mono-specific genus (i.e., containing one species – this one). It occurs in New Guinea and Australia (NSW and Qld). Hymenosporum – named after the Ancient Greek god Hymen – The God of Marriage and who possesed wings and – sporum from the Greek sporos (σπόρος) meaning “seeds” – capturing the winged seeds of the genus.

2022年7月23日 · One of our most useful Australian rainforest trees for landscaping has to be the native frangipani tree. It produces clusters of fragrant creamy-white, frangipani-like flowers in spring that mature into buttery-yellow to orange in summer.

Hymenosporum flavum is tolerant of dry and windy conditions, making it a hardy option for a variety of environments. It is also well-suited for smaller gardens. Hymenosporum flavum is evergreen and native to Australia and New Guinea. Learn more about Hymenosporum flavum.

2024年5月21日 · Australian native frangipani grows naturally along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales. In its native habitat, it can grow into a relatively tall tree to a height of 25 metres. However, when grown in a garden setting, the tree is usually much smaller and will only reach a maximum height of around 10 metres in ideal conditions.