Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 603 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301421
Common Names
- Three-leaved Weinmannia
- Three-leaved Tree
- Weinmannia Ternata
Description
Weinmannia ternata (also called Three-leaved weinmannia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Cunoniaceae. It is native to the tropical Andes, from Colombia to Peru, where it grows in humid montane forests. It is an evergreen tree growing to 15 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Weinmannia ternata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weinmannia ternata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Weinmannia ternata
Weinmannia ternata can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Weinmannia ternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weinmannia ternata?
Weinmannia ternata
What is the common name of Weinmannia ternata?
Ternata Weinmannia
Where is Weinmannia ternata found?
Weinmannia ternata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Weinmannia genus
Weinmannia burserifolia,
Weinmannia magnifica,
Weinmannia balbisiana,
Weinmannia affinis,
Weinmannia pinnata,
Weinmannia luzoniensis,
Weinmannia pubescens,
Weinmannia richii,
Weinmannia mauritiana,
Weinmannia parviflora,
Weinmannia ovata,
Weinmannia microphylla,
Weinmannia vescoi,
Weinmannia tomentosa,
Weinmannia sylvicola,
Weinmannia vitiensis,
Weinmannia samoensis,
Weinmannia serrata,
Weinmannia spiraeoides,
Weinmannia spruceana,
Weinmannia sorbifolia,
Weinmannia dichotoma,
Weinmannia macgillivrayi,
Weinmannia celebica,
Weinmannia elliptica,
Weinmannia denhamii,
Weinmannia auriculata,
Weinmannia baccariniana,
Weinmannia blumei,
Weinmannia brachystachya,
Weinmannia intermedia,
Weinmannia jelskii,
Weinmannia karsteniana,
Weinmannia kunthiana,
Weinmannia lansbergiana,
Weinmannia laurina,
Weinmannia lechleriana,
Weinmannia lentiscifolia,
Weinmannia glabra,
Weinmannia fagaroides,
Weinmannia guyanensis,
Weinmannia corocoroensis,
Weinmannia chryseis,
Weinmannia condorensis,
Weinmannia coodei,
Weinmannia croftii,
Weinmannia clemensiae,
Weinmannia wercklei,
Weinmannia testudineata,
Weinmannia tremuloides,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,