Polyosma amygdaloides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amygdaloides
ID:
396739
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reeder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 283 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396071
Common Names
- Amygdaloides Polyosma
- Amygdaloides-Vietnamese Polyosma
- Amygdaloides Polyosma Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyosma amygdaloides (also called Almond-leaved Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polyosma amygdaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyosma amygdaloides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Polyosma amygdaloides is a tropical shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Polyosma amygdaloides
Polyosma amygdaloides is native to New Zealand. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Polyosma amygdaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyosma amygdaloides?
Polyosma amygdaloides
What type of plant is Polyosma amygdaloides?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Polyosma amygdaloides native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Polyosma genus
Polyosma blaoensis, Polyosma annamensis, Polyosma amygdaloides, Polyosma alangiacea, Polyosma adangensis, Polyosma penibukanensis, Polyosma mucronata, Polyosma ridleyi, Polyosma rhytophloia, Polyosma retusa, Polyosma reducta, Polyosma pulgarensis, Polyosma pubescens, Polyosma robusta, Polyosma philippinensis, Polyosma scortechinii, Polyosma parviflora, Polyosma pancheri, Polyosma oligodonta, Polyosma oligantha, Polyosma occulta, Polyosma nullii, Polyosma nhatrangensis, Polyosma borneensis, Polyosma piperi, Polyosma verticillata, Polyosma wallichii, Polyosma villosa, Polyosma mjoebergii, Polyosma urdanetensis, Polyosma turfosa, Polyosma trimeniifolia, Polyosma torricellensis, Polyosma subalpina, Polyosma stenosiphon, Polyosma spicata, Polyosma vochysioides, Polyosma crassifolia, Polyosma forbesii, Polyosma finisterrae, Polyosma fasciculata, Polyosma dolichocarpa, Polyosma discolor, Polyosma dentata, Polyosma fragrans, Polyosma cunninghamii, Polyosma gigantea, Polyosma coriacea, Polyosma cestroides, Polyosma buxea,
Species in the Escalloniaceae family
Anopterus glandulosus, Anopterus macleayanus, Eremosyne pectinata, Escallonia alpina, Escallonia angustifolia, Escallonia bifida, Escallonia bracteata, Escallonia callcottiae, Escallonia chlorophylla, Escallonia cordobensis, Escallonia demissa, Escallonia discolor, Escallonia farinacea, Escallonia florida, Escallonia gayana, Escallonia herrerae, Escallonia hispida, Escallonia hypoglauca, Escallonia illinita, Escallonia laevis, Escallonia ledifolia, Escallonia lepidota, Escallonia leucantha, Escallonia megapotamica, Escallonia micrantha, Escallonia millegrana, Escallonia mollis, Escallonia myrtilloides, Escallonia myrtoidea, Escallonia obtusissima, Escallonia paniculata, Escallonia pendula, Escallonia petrophila, Escallonia piurensis, Escallonia polifolia, Escallonia promaucana, Escallonia pulverulenta, Escallonia rebecae, Escallonia resinosa, Escallonia reticulata, Escallonia revoluta, Escallonia rigida, Escallonia rosea, Escallonia rubra, Escallonia salicifolia, Escallonia schreiteri, Escallonia serrata, Escallonia tucumanensis, Escallonia virgata, Escallonia stricta,
References
John Raymond Reeder (1914-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792379-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.