Status:
valid
Authors:
Kobuski
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 309 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278265
Common Names
- Ternstroemia browniana
- Brown's Ternstroemia
- Brown's Tree
Description
Ternstroemia browniana (also called Brown's Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia browniana is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ternstroemia browniana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia browniana is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Ternstroemia browniana
Ternstroemia browniana is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ternstroemia browniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia browniana?
Ternstroemia browniana
What is the common name of Ternstroemia browniana?
Brown's Ternstroemia
Where is Ternstroemia browniana native to?
Central and South America
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,
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Adinandra argentifolia,
Adinandra auriformis,
Adinandra bicuspidata,
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Adinandra borneensis,
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Adinandra brefeldii,
Adinandra calciphila,
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Adinandra clemensiae,
Adinandra coarctata,
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Adinandra collina,
Adinandra colombonensis,
Adinandra cordifolia,
Adinandra corneriana,
Adinandra crassifolia,
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Adinandra donnaiensis,
Adinandra dubia,
Adinandra dumosa,
Adinandra elegans,
Adinandra elliptica,
Adinandra endertii,
Adinandra epunctata,
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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,
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