👉 Polysphaeria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America and parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia. These species produce large, colorful flowers that vary widely in color and size from pure white to deep purple or black. They are commonly known as "polyps" because they have six stamens arranged on a single stigma. This plant is often used for ornamental purposes due to its ability to bloom during the summer season.