Polyosma crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
396831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 56: 304 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396163
Common Names
- Polyosma crassifolia
- Crassifolia Polyosma
- Crassifolia's Polyosma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyosma crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, thick, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in lowland forests and scrubland, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polyosma crassifolia 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 flowers of Polyosma crassifolia are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polyosma crassifolia 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 crassifolia
Polyosma crassifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and shrublands.
Polyosma crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyosma crassifolia?
Polyosma crassifolia
What type of plant is Polyosma crassifolia?
Polyosma crassifolia is a shrub.
Where is Polyosma crassifolia native to?
Polyosma crassifolia 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
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792398-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.