Ternstroemia compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1331151
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Molinari
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 60: 68 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343605
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia compacta (also called Compact Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia compacta is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ternstroemia compacta is white, with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia compacta is a tropical evergreen that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ternstroemia compacta
Ternstroemia compacta is native to Peru and can be found in the Loreto region.
Ternstroemia compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia compacta?
Ternstroemia compacta
What is the common name of Ternstroemia compacta?
Compact Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia compacta?
It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150038-1: Based on the initial data import