Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
candolleana
ID:
459609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 273 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458941



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia candolleana
  • Ternstroemia
  • Candolleana


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Synonyms

  • Taonabo candolleana (Wawra) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Ternstroemia candolleana rotundata Wawra [unknown]
  • Ternstroemia candolleana angustifolia Wawra [unknown]

Description

Ternstroemia candolleana (also called Candolle's Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia candolleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia candolleana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia candolleana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted, which can take up to a month.

Where to Find Ternstroemia candolleana

Ternstroemia candolleana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in the Amazon Rainforest.

Ternstroemia candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia candolleana?

Ternstroemia candolleana

What is the common name of Ternstroemia candolleana?

Candolleana

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia candolleana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References