Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1282719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kochs) B.M.Barthol. & T.L.Ming

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 265 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282057



Common Names

  • Polyspora speciosa
  • Showy Polyspora
  • Polyspora Orchid


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Uses & Benefits

Polyspora speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora speciosa has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora speciosa is a small shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Polyspora speciosa

Polyspora speciosa is native to China and is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Polyspora speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyspora speciosa?

Polyspora speciosa

What is the common name of Polyspora speciosa?

Speckled Polyspora

What is the natural habitat of Polyspora speciosa?

Forests and woodlands

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

Tien Lu Ming (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Ming' in the authors string.
Bruce Monroe Bartholomew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Barthol.' in the authors string.
Julius Kochs (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439283-2: 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].