Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boronioides
ID:
471941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 299 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471273



Common Names

  • Polyaster boronioides
  • Boronioides Polyaster
  • Polyaster


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Synonyms

  • Polyaster ehrenbergii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Polyaster boronioides (also called Boronio's Polyaster, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyaster boronioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyaster boronioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyaster boronioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Polyaster boronioides

Polyaster boronioides is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Polyaster boronioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyaster boronioides?

Polyaster boronioides

Where is Polyaster boronioides found?

Polyaster boronioides is found in the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan.

What are the uses of Polyaster boronioides?

Polyaster boronioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Species in the Polyaster genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,