Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
terniflora
ID:
307622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) P.D.Cantino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 23: 382 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306954



Common Names

  • Schnabelia terniflora
  • Terniflora
  • Schnabelia


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Synonyms

  • Caryopteris terniflora Maxim. [unknown]
  • Caryopteris terniflora brevipedunculata C.Pei & S.L.Chen [unknown]

Description

Schnabelia terniflora (also called Ternate Schnabelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas, and is often planted as an ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Schnabelia terniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schnabelia terniflora has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schnabelia terniflora is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows to 1 meter in height and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Schnabelia terniflora

Schnabelia terniflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Schnabelia terniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schnabelia terniflora?

Schnabelia terniflora

What is the common name of Schnabelia terniflora?

Terniflora

What is the natural habitat of Schnabelia terniflora?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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-188244: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Philip D. Cantino (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Cantino' in the authors string.