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Polyspora Ampla
''Polyspora'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tea family (Theaceae). It includes 47 species, which range from India through Indochina, southern China, Malesia, Taiwan and New Guinea. ''Polyspora chrysandra'' may have anti-inflammatory medicinal properties.CJ, Yang JZ, Shen ZF, Zhang DMFu HZ, Li.,"Potential Anti-inflammatory Constituents of the Stems of Gordonia chrysandra." ''J Nat Prod.'' 2011 Apr 7; Species 47 species are currently accepted: *''Polyspora amboinensis'' *''Polyspora ampla'' *''Polyspora axillaris'' *''Polyspora balansae'' *''Polyspora bidoupensis'' *''Polyspora borneensis'' *''Polyspora ceylanica'' *''Polyspora chrysandra'' *''Polyspora cuongii'' *''Polyspora dalglieshiana'' *''Polyspora dassanayakei'' *''Polyspora dipterosperma'' *''Polyspora elliptica'' *''Polyspora excelsa'' *''Polyspora gardneri'' *''Polyspora gigantiflora'' *''Polyspora gioii'' *''Polyspora grandiflora'' *''Polyspora hainanensis'' *''Polyspora havilandii'' *''Polyspo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polyspora Axillaris
''Polyspora axillaris'' is a species of evergreen tree or shrub that can grow up to 9 m tall. It has been given the name fried egg plant for its white and yellow flower. ''P. axillaris'' is found in southern China, including Hong Kong and Hainan. Is also grows in the wild in Taiwan and Vietnam, and is a garden tree all over the world. While earlier grouped under ''Gordonia (plant), Gordonia'', the genus ''Polyspora'' has been found to be not closely related to the North American species, thus transferring the species to its own genus. Description ''Polyspora axillaris'' grows on hillsides, and is adapted to holding on to slopes while being exposed to rain and storms. Its brown bark peels off in rather large smooth pieces. The fruit superficially resembles the green part of an acorn. The flowers are rather big, with five white petals, and many yellow anthers. They are fragrant and attract bees and butterflies. Some flowers grow in the leaf axils, leading to its scientific name, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |