# Polyspora > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Polyspora > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Polyspora.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyspora > Source revision: 1341225625 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Genus of plants Polyspora Polyspora axillaris Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Embryophytes Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Spermatophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Theaceae Genus: Polyspora Sweet (1825)[1] Species 47; see text Synonyms[1] Dipterospermum Griff. (1854) Antheischima Korth. (1842) Carria Gardner (1847) Closaschima Korth. (1842) Nabiasodendron Pit. (1902) ***Polyspora*** is a [genus](/source/Genus) of [flowering plants](/source/Flowering_plant) in the tea family ([Theaceae](/source/Theaceae)). It includes 47 species, which range from India through Indochina, southern China, Malesia, Taiwan and New Guinea.[1] The genus is highly valued for its ornamental qualities. Particularly, these species flowers during the winter, and enhance garden landscapes visually with their attractive foliage, fruits, bark, and overall form.[2] They are generally fast-growing and adaptable, with leaves that have high water content, and capable of thriving in poor, mountainous soils, making them suitable for afforestation in tropical and subtropical regions.[2] In addition, some species contain natural antioxidant compounds with potential health-related applications.[2] ## Species 47 species are currently accepted:[1] - *[Polyspora amboinensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_amboinensis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Miq.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora ampla](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_ampla&action=edit&redlink=1)* Orel, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora axillaris](/source/Polyspora_axillaris)* (Roxb. ex Ker Gawl.) Sweet - *[Polyspora balansae](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_balansae&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Pit.) Hu - *[Polyspora bidoupensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_bidoupensis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Gagnep.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora borneensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_borneensis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (H.Keng) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora ceylanica](/source/Polyspora_ceylanica)* (Wight) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora chrysandra](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_chrysandra&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Cowan) Hu ex B.M.Barthol. & T.L.Ming - *[Polyspora cuongii](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_cuongii&action=edit&redlink=1)* V.D.Luong & V.T.Pham - *[Polyspora dalglieshiana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_dalglieshiana&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Craib) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora dassanayakei](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_dassanayakei&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Wadhwa & Weeras.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora dipterosperma](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_dipterosperma&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Kurz) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora elliptica](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_elliptica&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Gardner) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora excelsa](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_excelsa&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Blume) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora gardneri](/source/Polyspora_gardneri)* Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora gigantiflora](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_gigantiflora&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Gagnep.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora gioii](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_gioii&action=edit&redlink=1)* Luu, Tich & H.Tran - *[Polyspora grandiflora](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_grandiflora&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Merr.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora hainanensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_hainanensis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Hung T.Chang) C.X.Ye ex S.X.Yang - *[Polyspora havilandii](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_havilandii&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Burkill) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora hirtella](/source/Polyspora_hirtella)* (Ridl.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora huongiana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_huongiana&action=edit&redlink=1)* Orel, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora imbricata](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_imbricata&action=edit&redlink=1)* (King) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora integerrima](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_integerrima&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Miq.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora intricata](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_intricata&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Gagnep.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora lanceifolia](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_lanceifolia&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Burkill) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora longicarpa](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_longicarpa&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Hung T.Chang) C.X.Ye ex B.M.Barthol. & T.L.Ming - *[Polyspora luzonica](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_luzonica&action=edit&redlink=1)* (S.Vidal) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora maingayi](/source/Polyspora_maingayi)* (Dyer) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora marginata](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_marginata&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Korth.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora microphylla](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_microphylla&action=edit&redlink=1)* V.D.Luong, T.L.Nguyen & Q.C.Truong - *[Polyspora multinervis](/source/Polyspora_multinervis)* (King) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora nivea](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_nivea&action=edit&redlink=1)* Orel, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora oblongifolia](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_oblongifolia&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Miq.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora obtusa](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_obtusa&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo - *[Polyspora ovalis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_ovalis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Korth.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo - *[Polyspora papuana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_papuana&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Kobuski) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora penangensis](/source/Polyspora_penangensis)* (Ridl.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo - *[Polyspora polisana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_polisana&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Burkill) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora sablayana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_sablayana&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Melch.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora sarawakensis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_sarawakensis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (H.Keng) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora scortechinii](/source/Polyspora_scortechinii)* (King) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora singaporeana](/source/Polyspora_singaporeana)* (Wall. ex Ridl.) Niissalo & L.M.Choo - *[Polyspora speciosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_speciosa&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Kochs) B.M.Barthol. & T.L.Ming - *[Polyspora spectabilis](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_spectabilis&action=edit&redlink=1)* (W.Hunter) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora taipingensis](/source/Polyspora_taipingensis)* (Burkill) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu - *[Polyspora vulcanica](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polyspora_vulcanica&action=edit&redlink=1)* (Korth.) Orel, Peter G.Wilson, Curry & Luu ex I.M.Turner ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-powo_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-powo_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-powo_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-powo_1-3) [*Polyspora* Sweet](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:39175-1). *[Plants of the World Online](/source/Plants_of_the_World_Online)*. Retrieved 20 June 2023. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_2-2) Ma, Changle; Gong, Maiyu; Gui, Qing; Fan, Zhifeng; Yang, Jianxin; Wang, Lijuan; Deng, Lilan (2025-10-10). ["The impact of environmental factors on phenotypic diversity of natural populations of Polyspora in China"](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1553671/full). *Frontiers in Plant Science*. **16**. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.3389/fpls.2025.1553671](https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffpls.2025.1553671). [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [1664-462X](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/1664-462X). [PMC](/source/PMC_(identifier)) [12551603](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12551603). Taxon identifiers Polyspora Wikidata: Q3395820 Wikispecies: Polyspora CoL: 63P6V FNA: 126455 FoC: 126455 GBIF: 3234286 GRIN: 19613 iNaturalist: 442416 IPNI: 39175-1 IRMNG: 1332567 NBN: NHMSYS0020535962 NCBI: 107825 NZOR: 3e40ce6f-11c4-4449-8d79-6308a99d26f7 Open Tree of Life: 281689 POWO: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:39175-1 Tropicos: 40014350 WFO: wfo-4000030824 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Polyspora](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyspora) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyspora?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.