Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
470932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex Ker Gawl.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
News Lit. Fashion 2: 205 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470264



Common Names

  • Polyspora Axillaris
  • Axillaris Polyspora
  • Polyspora


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Description

Polyspora axillaris (also called 'Axillaris Polyspora', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a single, erect stem and a few, alternate, leathery leaves. It is native to Australia and usually found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyspora axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora axillaris has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora axillaris is a terrestrial orchid native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Polyspora axillaris

Polyspora axillaris can be found in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Polyspora axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyspora axillaris?

Polyspora axillaris

What type of plant is Polyspora axillaris?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Polyspora axillaris?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Polyspora genus

Polyspora balansae, Polyspora chrysandra, Polyspora hainanensis, Polyspora longicarpa, Polyspora speciosa, Polyspora huongiana, Polyspora bidoupensis, Polyspora gigantiflora, Polyspora intricata, Polyspora elliptica, Polyspora ceylanica, Polyspora dassanayakei, Polyspora gardneri, Polyspora dalglieshiana, Polyspora papuana, Polyspora nivea, Polyspora ampla, Polyspora amboinensis, Polyspora borneensis, Polyspora dipterosperma, Polyspora excelsa, Polyspora havilandii, Polyspora hirtella, Polyspora imbricata, Polyspora integerrima, Polyspora lanceifolia, Polyspora luzonica, Polyspora maingayi, Polyspora marginata, Polyspora multinervis, Polyspora oblongifolia, Polyspora polisana, Polyspora sablayana, Polyspora sarawakensis, Polyspora scortechinii, Polyspora spectabilis, Polyspora taipingensis, Polyspora grandiflora, Polyspora axillaris, Polyspora hainanensis, Polyspora gioii, Polyspora vulcanica, Polyspora microphylla, Polyspora cuongii, Polyspora obtusa, Polyspora ovalis, Polyspora penangensis, Polyspora singaporeana,

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829225-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].