Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 223 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234065
Common Names
- Polyosma cambodiana
- Cambodiana Polyosma
- Cambodian Polyosma
Description
Polyosma cambodiana (also called Cambodian Polyosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Cambodia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Polyosma cambodiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyosma cambodiana has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyosma cambodiana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Polyosma cambodiana
Polyosma cambodiana can be found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It is found in moist, acidic soils in woodlands, bogs, and along streams.
Polyosma cambodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyosma cambodiana?
Polyosma cambodiana
What type of plant is Polyosma cambodiana?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Polyosma cambodiana native to?
Cambodia
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,