Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
carnosa
ID:
1142798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. merid. 1: 299. 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142136



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia Carnosa
  • Carnosa Ternstroemia
  • Ternstroemia


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Description

Ternstroemia carnosa (also called Carnose Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It can reach up to 4 m in height and has a spreading habit. It is native to South America and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia carnosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ternstroemia carnosa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia carnosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ternstroemia carnosa

Ternstroemia carnosa is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

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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