Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
396843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jav. Rar. : 196 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396175



Common Names

  • Polyosma cunninghamii
  • Cunninghamii Polyosma
  • Cunninghamii's Polyosma


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Description

Polyosma cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in lowland forests and scrubland, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense foliage and produces small white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyosma cunninghamii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyosma cunninghamii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Polyosma cunninghamii

Polyosma cunninghamii is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and shrublands.

Polyosma cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyosma cunninghamii?

Polyosma cunninghamii

What type of plant is Polyosma cunninghamii?

Polyosma cunninghamii is a shrub.

Where is Polyosma cunninghamii native to?

Polyosma cunninghamii is native to New Zealand.

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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