Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
alangiacea
ID:
396740

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 8 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396072



Common Names

  • Alangiacea Polyosma
  • Alangiacea-Vietnamese Polyosma
  • Alangiacea Polyosma Shrub


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Description

Polyosma alangiacea (also called Alangiaceous Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma alangiacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyosma alangiacea has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyosma alangiacea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Polyosma alangiacea

Polyosma alangiacea is native to New Caledonia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Polyosma alangiacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyosma alangiacea?

Polyosma alangiacea

What is the family of Polyosma alangiacea?

Pittosporaceae

What is the common name of Polyosma alangiacea?

Alangiaceae

Species in the Polyosma genus

Polyosma blaoensis, Polyosma annamensis, Polyosma amygdaloides, Polyosma alangiacea, Polyosma adangensis, Polyosma penibukanensis, Polyosma mucronata, Polyosma ridleyi, Polyosma rhytophloia, Polyosma retusa, Polyosma reducta, Polyosma pulgarensis, Polyosma pubescens, Polyosma robusta, Polyosma philippinensis, Polyosma scortechinii, Polyosma parviflora, Polyosma pancheri, Polyosma oligodonta, Polyosma oligantha, Polyosma occulta, Polyosma nullii, Polyosma nhatrangensis, Polyosma borneensis, Polyosma piperi, Polyosma verticillata, Polyosma wallichii, Polyosma villosa, Polyosma mjoebergii, Polyosma urdanetensis, Polyosma turfosa, Polyosma trimeniifolia, Polyosma torricellensis, Polyosma subalpina, Polyosma stenosiphon, Polyosma spicata, Polyosma vochysioides, Polyosma crassifolia, Polyosma forbesii, Polyosma finisterrae, Polyosma fasciculata, Polyosma dolichocarpa, Polyosma discolor, Polyosma dentata, Polyosma fragrans, Polyosma cunninghamii, Polyosma gigantea, Polyosma coriacea, Polyosma cestroides, Polyosma buxea,

Species in the Escalloniaceae family

Anopterus glandulosus, Anopterus macleayanus, Eremosyne pectinata, Escallonia alpina, Escallonia angustifolia, Escallonia bifida, Escallonia bracteata, Escallonia callcottiae, Escallonia chlorophylla, Escallonia cordobensis, Escallonia demissa, Escallonia discolor, Escallonia farinacea, Escallonia florida, Escallonia gayana, Escallonia herrerae, Escallonia hispida, Escallonia hypoglauca, Escallonia illinita, Escallonia laevis, Escallonia ledifolia, Escallonia lepidota, Escallonia leucantha, Escallonia megapotamica, Escallonia micrantha, Escallonia millegrana, Escallonia mollis, Escallonia myrtilloides, Escallonia myrtoidea, Escallonia obtusissima, Escallonia paniculata, Escallonia pendula, Escallonia petrophila, Escallonia piurensis, Escallonia polifolia, Escallonia promaucana, Escallonia pulverulenta, Escallonia rebecae, Escallonia resinosa, Escallonia reticulata, Escallonia revoluta, Escallonia rigida, Escallonia rosea, Escallonia rubra, Escallonia salicifolia, Escallonia schreiteri, Escallonia serrata, Escallonia tucumanensis, Escallonia virgata, Escallonia stricta,

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