Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
helicioides
ID:
396873

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl. 2: 8 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396205



Common Names

  • Polyosma helicioides
  • Helicoid Polyosma
  • Helicoid False Box


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Description

Polyosma helicioides (also called 'Kareao-pango-tawhiwhi', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in coastal and lowland forests, as well as scrubland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma helicioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyosma helicioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyosma helicioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken from mature plants. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Polyosma helicioides

Polyosma helicioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Polyosma helicioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyosma helicioides?

Polyosma helicioides

What type of plant is Polyosma helicioides?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Polyosma helicioides 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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