Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
396845

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 300 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396177

Common Names

  • Polyosma coriacea
  • Coriacea Polyosma
  • Coriacea's Polyosma

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Description

Polyosma coriacea (also called Leathery Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in lowland forests and scrubland, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma coriacea 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 coriacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyosma coriacea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Polyosma coriacea

Polyosma coriacea is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and shrublands.

Polyosma coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyosma coriacea?

Polyosma coriacea

What type of plant is Polyosma coriacea?

Polyosma coriacea is a shrub.

Where is Polyosma coriacea native to?

Polyosma coriacea 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,

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