Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
1325641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orel, Curry & Luu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 301 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338095

Common Names

  • Polyspora
  • Nivea
  • Polyspora Nivea

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Description

Polyspora nivea (also called Polyspora axillaris, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have a pleasant scent and bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a pot with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Polyspora nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyspora nivea has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyspora nivea is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Polyspora nivea

Polyspora nivea is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Polyspora nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyspora nivea?

Polyspora nivea

What is the common name of Polyspora nivea?

Snowy Polyspora

What is the natural habitat of Polyspora nivea?

Polyspora nivea is native to the Philippines.

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:77135839-1: 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].