Polyosma buxea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxea
ID:
396851
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69: 274 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396183
Common Names
- Polyosma buxea
- Buxea Polyosma
- Buxea's Polyosma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyosma buxea (also called Buxus-like Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in lowland forests and scrubland, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polyosma buxea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense foliage and produces small white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyosma buxea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Polyosma buxea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and can tolerate light shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks. In colder climates, it should be protected from frost and cold temperatures.
Where to Find Polyosma buxea
Polyosma buxea is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and shrublands.
Polyosma buxea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyosma buxea?
Polyosma buxea
What type of plant is Polyosma buxea?
Polyosma buxea is a shrub.
Where is Polyosma buxea native to?
Polyosma buxea is 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
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792391-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.