Ternstroemia coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
459614
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 31: 352 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458946
Common Names
- Ternstroemia coriacea
- Ternstroemia
- Coriacea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia coriacea (also called Leathery Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a dense, upright habit and produces small, star-shaped white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia coriacea 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
The flowers of Ternstroemia coriacea are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia coriacea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ternstroemia coriacea
Ternstroemia coriacea is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in the Amazon Rainforest.
Ternstroemia coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia coriacea?
Ternstroemia coriacea
What is the common name of Ternstroemia coriacea?
Coriacea
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia coriacea?
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
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829582-1: Based on the initial data import