Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
283539

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 579 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282871



Common Names

  • Premna thwaitesii
  • Thwaitesii Premna
  • Thwaites Premna


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Synonyms

  • Premna micrantha Thwaites [unknown]
  • Premna thwaitesii glabrescens Moldenke [unknown]
  • Gumira thwaitesii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Premna thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' Premna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Premna thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Premna thwaitesii is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 8 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Premna thwaitesii

Premna thwaitesii can be found in Sri Lanka.

Premna thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna thwaitesii?

Premna thwaitesii

What is the common name of Premna thwaitesii?

Thwaites' Premna

What is the natural habitat of Premna thwaitesii?

Tropical forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165176: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.