Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
kingiana
ID:
396857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 135 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396189

Common Names

  • Polyosma kingiana
  • Kingiana Polyosma
  • Kingiana's Polyosma

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Synonyms

  • Polyosma flavovirens Ridl. [superfluous]

Description

Polyosma kingiana (also called King's Polyosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has glossy, oval leaves and a single stem bearing a single white flower. It is found in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma kingiana 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 kingiana 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 kingiana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Polyosma kingiana

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

Polyosma kingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyosma kingiana?

Polyosma kingiana

What type of plant is Polyosma kingiana?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Polyosma kingiana 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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