Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 1095 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282778
Common Names
- Premna paucinervis
- Paucinervis Premna
- Paucinervis Premna Plant
Synonyms
- Premna purpurascens paucinervis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Premna paucinervis (also called Few-Nerved Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Premna paucinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, dark brown and round. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prestoea asplundii is a palm species native to tropical regions of the world. It is an easy-to-grow species that is tolerant of a variety of soils and climates. It prefers a sunny location and should be planted in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be grown in pots or containers.
Where to Find Premna paucinervis
Premna paucinervis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Premna paucinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Premna paucinervis?
Premna paucinervis
What is the common name of Premna paucinervis?
Few-nerved Premna
What is the natural habitat of Premna paucinervis?
Tropical forests and woodlands
Species in the Premna genus
Premna acuminata,
Premna acutata,
Premna alba,
Premna ambongensis,
Premna amplectens,
Premna angolensis,
Premna angustiflora,
Premna annulata,
Premna aureolepidota,
Premna balakrishnanii,
Premna balansae,
Premna barbata,
Premna bengalensis,
Premna bequaertii,
Premna bracteata,
Premna cambodiana,
Premna cavaleriei,
Premna chevalieri,
Premna chrysoclada,
Premna confinis,
Premna congolensis,
Premna cordifolia,
Premna coriacea,
Premna corymbosa,
Premna cowanii,
Premna crassa,
Premna cumingiana,
Premna debiana,
Premna decaryi,
Premna decurrens,
Premna depauperata,
Premna discolor,
Premna divaricata,
Premna dubia,
Premna esculenta,
Premna fohaiensis,
Premna fordii,
Premna fulva,
Premna garrettii,
Premna glaberrima,
Premna glandulifera,
Premna glandulosa,
Premna gracillima,
Premna grossa,
Premna guillauminii,
Premna hainanensis,
Premna hans-joachimii,
Premna henryana,
Premna herbacea,
Premna hildebrandtii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,