Status:
valid
Authors:
Orel, Curry & Luu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 48 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332636
Common Names
- Polyspora Huongiana
- Huongiana Polyspora
- Huongiana Orchid
Description
Polyspora huongiana (also called Huong Son bush-clover, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Vietnam and grows in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polyspora huongiana is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyspora huongiana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyspora huongiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Polyspora huongiana
Polyspora huongiana is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Polyspora huongiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyspora huongiana?
Polyspora huongiana
What is the common name of Polyspora huongiana?
Polyspora huongiana
What is the native habitat of Polyspora huongiana?
Vietnam
Species in the Polyspora genus
Polyspora balansae,
Polyspora chrysandra,
Polyspora hainanensis,
Polyspora longicarpa,
Polyspora speciosa,
Polyspora huongiana,
Polyspora bidoupensis,
Polyspora gigantiflora,
Polyspora intricata,
Polyspora elliptica,
Polyspora ceylanica,
Polyspora dassanayakei,
Polyspora gardneri,
Polyspora dalglieshiana,
Polyspora papuana,
Polyspora nivea,
Polyspora ampla,
Polyspora amboinensis,
Polyspora borneensis,
Polyspora dipterosperma,
Polyspora excelsa,
Polyspora havilandii,
Polyspora hirtella,
Polyspora imbricata,
Polyspora integerrima,
Polyspora lanceifolia,
Polyspora luzonica,
Polyspora maingayi,
Polyspora marginata,
Polyspora multinervis,
Polyspora oblongifolia,
Polyspora polisana,
Polyspora sablayana,
Polyspora sarawakensis,
Polyspora scortechinii,
Polyspora spectabilis,
Polyspora taipingensis,
Polyspora grandiflora,
Polyspora axillaris,
Polyspora hainanensis,
Polyspora gioii,
Polyspora vulcanica,
Polyspora microphylla,
Polyspora cuongii,
Polyspora obtusa,
Polyspora ovalis,
Polyspora penangensis,
Polyspora singaporeana,
Species in the Theaceae family
Apterosperma oblata,
Archboldiodendron calosericeum,
Balthasaria mannii,
Balthasaria schliebenii,
Camellia intermedia,
Camellia maoniushanensis,
Camellia amplexifolia,
Camellia anlungensis,
Camellia assimiloides,
Camellia aurea,
Camellia azalea,
Camellia candida,
Camellia caudata,
Camellia chekiangoleosa,
Camellia chrysanthoides,
Camellia connata,
Camellia corallina,
Camellia cordifolia,
Camellia costata,
Camellia costei,
Camellia crapnelliana,
Camellia crassicolumna,
Camellia crassipes,
Camellia crassiphylla,
Camellia cupiformis,
Camellia cuspidata,
Camellia dongnaicensis,
Camellia dormoyana,
Camellia drupifera,
Camellia edithae,
Camellia elongata,
Camellia euphlebia,
Camellia euryoides,
Camellia fascicularis,
Camellia flava,
Camellia flavida,
Camellia fleuryi,
Camellia fluviatilis,
Camellia fraterna,
Camellia furfuracea,
Camellia gaudichaudii,
Camellia gilbertii,
Camellia glabricostata,
Camellia gracilipes,
Camellia grandibracteata,
Camellia granthamiana,
Camellia grijsii,
Camellia gymnogyna,
Camellia hekouensis,
Camellia hiemalis,
References
George Orel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orel' in the authors string.
Hong Truong Luu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luu' in the authors string.
Anthony S. Curry: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118352-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].