Polyspora chrysandra

Family: Theaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-11 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They are pale green underneath. The flowers can occur singly or in groups of 3-5 in the axils of leaves. They are 4-5 cm across. The petals are white. The fruit are cylinder shaped capsules 3-4 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in thickets or forests between 1,100-2,400 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

In China plants flower in November and December and fruit August to September.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gordonia chrysandra Cowan; ?