Polyspora dalglieshiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 50 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332644
Common Names
- Polyspora Dalglieshiana
- Dalglieshiana Polyspora
- Dalglieshiana Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyspora dalglieshiana (also called 'Dalgliesh's Polyspora', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink to purple in color. It grows in wet, open habitats such as marshes, meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Polyspora dalglieshiana is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyspora dalglieshiana has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polyspora dalglieshiana is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Polyspora dalglieshiana
Polyspora dalglieshiana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of China.
Polyspora dalglieshiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyspora dalglieshiana?
Polyspora dalglieshiana
What are the common names of Polyspora dalglieshiana?
Dalgliesh's Polyspora, Dalgliesh's Polyspora Daisy
Where is Polyspora dalglieshiana native to?
New Guinea
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 Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118360-1: 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].