Polyspora penangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 458: 164 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024266
Common Names
- Penangensis Polyspora
- Polyspora penangensis
- Penangensis Polyspora Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyspora penangensis (also called Penang Polyspora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Penang and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polyspora penangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyspora penangensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a red stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polyspora penangensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Polyspora penangensis
Polyspora penangensis can be found in Malaysia.
Polyspora penangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyspora penangensis?
Polyspora penangensis
What is the natural habitat of Polyspora penangensis?
Tropical rainforests
What are the characteristics of Polyspora penangensis?
It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211574-1: 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].