Polyosma mucronata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
396785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reeder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 282 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396117
Common Names
- Mucronate Polyosma
- Mucronate-leaved Polyosma
- Mucronate Polyosma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyosma mucronata (also called Mucronate Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has glossy, oval leaves and a single stem bearing a single white flower. It is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Polyosma mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyosma mucronata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Polyosma mucronata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Polyosma mucronata
Polyosma mucronata is found in New Zealand. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows, and is often found in coniferous or mixed forests.
Polyosma mucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyosma mucronata?
Polyosma mucronata
What is the common name of Polyosma mucronata?
Mucronate Polyosma
What is the natural habitat of Polyosma mucronata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,
References
John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792438-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.