Fried Egg Tree
Polyspora axillaris (Roxb. ex Ker Gawl.) Sweet
Polyspora axillaris is an evergreen tree or shrub that can reach a height of 9 m. It is known for its white and yellow flowers and is commonly called the Fried Egg Tree. The species is native to southern China, including Hong Kong and Hainan, as well as Taiwan and Vietnam. It is cultivated as a garden tree globally.
Description
Polyspora axillaris (Roxb. ex Ker Gawl.) Sweet belongs to the family Theaceae and is found in regions such as China Southeast, Hainan, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was first described in 1825. The plant is notable for its distinctive flowers and is grown in gardens worldwide.
Other common names
Fried Egg TreeHong Kong gordonia
Distribution
Global · TW · China Southeast · Hainan · Myanmar · Taiwan · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Nabiasodendron axillarePolyspora axillaris var. nantoensisPolyspora lessertiiSasanqua ochroleucaCamellia axillarisGordonia anomalaGordonia axillarisGordonia lesiertiiGordonia shimadaeGordonia tagawaeGordonia axillaris var. nantoensisGordonia axillarisPolyspora shimadaePolyspora tagawaePolyspora axillaris var. tagawaeGordonia axillaris var. crenataGordonia axillaris var. subemarginataLasianthus axillaris
