Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dassanayakei
ID:
1320188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wadhwa & Weeras.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 50 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332642



Common Names

  • Polyspora Dassanayakei
  • Dassanayakei Polyspora
  • Dassanayakei Orchid


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Description

Polyspora dassanayakei (also called Dassanayake's Polyspora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish with yellow spots and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyspora dassanayakei is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora dassanayakei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora dassanayakei 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 dassanayakei

Polyspora dassanayakei can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of China.

Polyspora dassanayakei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyspora dassanayakei?

Polyspora dassanayakei

What are the common names of Polyspora dassanayakei?

Dassanayake's Polyspora, Dassanayake's Polyspora Daisy

Where is Polyspora dassanayakei native to?

Sri Lanka

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

Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Aruna Weerasooriya (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weeras.' in the authors string.
Brij Mohan Wadhwa (1933-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wadhwa' 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:77118358-1: 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].