''Polyspora'' is a

genus Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...

s in the tea family (

Theaceae Theaceae (), the tea family, is a family of flowering plants comprising shrubs and trees, including the economically important tea plant, and the ornamental camellias. It can be described as having from seven to 40 genera, depending on the sour ...

). 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 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. ...

'' *'' Polyspora balansae'' *'' Polyspora bidoupensis'' *'' Polyspora borneensis'' *''

Polyspora ceylanica ''Polysporaceylanica'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Culture It is known as "සුදු මිහිරිය - sudu mihiriya" in Sinhala. Chemical constituents The plant contains the oleanane-type ...

'' *'' Polyspora chrysandra'' *'' Polyspora cuongii'' *'' Polyspora dalglieshiana'' *'' Polyspora dassanayakei'' *'' Polyspora dipterosperma'' *''

Polyspora elliptica ''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 medi ...

'' *'' Polyspora excelsa'' *''

Polyspora gardneri ''GPolyspora gardneri'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is Endemism, endemic to Sri Lanka. It is red in color which gives it the name 'rathu mihiriya' which is Sinhala for 'red beauty'. It has oval shaped leaves. ''Polyspora gar ...

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Polyspora gigantiflora ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora gioii ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora grandiflora ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora hainanensis ''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 medic ...

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Polyspora havilandii ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora hirtella ''Polyspora hirtella'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss. References hirtella ''Hirtella'' is a genus of 110 species of woody trees in family Chrys ...

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Polyspora huongiana ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora imbricata ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora integerrima ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora intricata ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora lanceifolia ''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 medi ...

'' *'' Polyspora longicarpa'' *'' Polyspora luzonica'' *'' Polyspora maingayi'' *'' Polyspora marginata'' *'' Polyspora microphylla'' *''

Polyspora multinervis ''Polyspora multinervis'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a tree found in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs whe ...

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Polyspora nivea ''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 medi ...

'' *'' Polyspora oblongifolia'' *'' Polyspora obtusa'' *''

Polyspora ovalis ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora papuana ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora penangensis ''Polyspora penangensis'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a tree found in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs whe ...

'' *'' Polyspora polisana'' *'' Polyspora sablayana'' *''

Polyspora sarawakensis ''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 medi ...

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Polyspora scortechinii ''Polyspora scortechinii'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural ...

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Polyspora singaporeana ''Polyspora singaporeana'' is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a tree found in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs wh ...

'' *'' Polyspora speciosa'' *'' Polyspora spectabilis'' *'' Polyspora taipingensis'' *''

Polyspora vulcanica ''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 medi ...

References

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