Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Escalloniales
Genus:
Species:
turfosa
ID:
396820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 98: 121 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396152

Common Names

  • Polyosma turfosa
  • Turf Polyosma
  • Turf's Polyosma

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Description

Polyosma turfosa (also called Polyosma turfosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Polyosma turfosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyosma turfosa has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyosma turfosa is a shade-loving, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and can tolerate full shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Polyosma turfosa

Polyosma turfosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Polyosma turfosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Polyosma turfosa?

Polyosma turfosa is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland and montane forests.

What type of soil does Polyosma turfosa prefer?

Polyosma turfosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Polyosma turfosa need?

Polyosma turfosa prefers partial shade to full sun.

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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