Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
1247899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pit.) Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 345 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247237



Common Names

  • Polyspora balansae
  • Polyspora balansae
  • Polyspora balansae


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Description

Polyspora balansae (also called Balansa's Polyspora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has white flowers with five petals and grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Polyspora balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora balansae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora balansae is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Polyspora balansae

Polyspora balansae can be found in the subtropical forests of China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Polyspora balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyspora balansae?

Polyspora balansae

What is the common name for Polyspora balansae?

Balansa Polyspora

What type of plant is Polyspora balansae?

It is a shrub

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

Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830396-1: 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].