Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
africana
ID:
460008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 659 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459340



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia africana
  • African Snowbell
  • African Bellflower


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Synonyms

  • Adinandrella africana (Melch.) Melch. [unknown]
  • Adinandrella congolensis Exell [unknown]

Description

Ternstroemia africana (also called African Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia africana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia africana is a tropical evergreen tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Ternstroemia africana

Ternstroemia africana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and thickets.

Ternstroemia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia africana?

Ternstroemia africana

What are the common names of Ternstroemia africana?

African Ternstroemia

What is the growth habit of Ternstroemia africana?

It is a small evergreen tree with a spreading habit

Species in the Ternstroemia genus

Ternstroemia acuminata, Ternstroemia crassifolia, Ternstroemia clusiifolia, Ternstroemia cernua, Ternstroemia candolleana, Ternstroemia britteniana, Ternstroemia brasiliensis, Ternstroemia coriacea, Ternstroemia penangiana, Ternstroemia rostrata, Ternstroemia patens, Ternstroemia parviflora, Ternstroemia punctata, Ternstroemia flavescens, Ternstroemia hartii, Ternstroemia granulata, Ternstroemia oligostemon, Ternstroemia laevigata, Ternstroemia elliptica, Ternstroemia microcarpa, Ternstroemia microcalyx, Ternstroemia meridionalis, Ternstroemia lowii, Ternstroemia lineata, Ternstroemia elongata, Ternstroemia ekmanii, Ternstroemia dura, Ternstroemia duidae, Ternstroemia distyla, Ternstroemia discoidea, Ternstroemia denticulata, Ternstroemia foetida, Ternstroemia citrina, Ternstroemia cherryi, Ternstroemia kanehirai, Ternstroemia howardiana, Ternstroemia houtsoortiana, Ternstroemia hosei, Ternstroemia campinicola, Ternstroemia guanchezii, Ternstroemia gracilifolia, Ternstroemia glomerata, Ternstroemia glandulosa, Ternstroemia gitingensis, Ternstroemia chapaensis, Ternstroemia beccarii, Ternstroemia camelliifolia, Ternstroemia calycina, Ternstroemia buxifolia, Ternstroemia bullata,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

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