Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M.Barthol.
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 457 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264818
Common Names
- Ternstroemia Dentisepala
- Toothed-Sepal Ternstroemia
- Toothed-Sepal Ternstroemia Tree
Description
Ternstroemia dentisepala (also called Toothleaf Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae. It is a shrub with evergreen leaves, and its flowers are white in color. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia dentisepala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ternstroemia dentisepala are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia dentisepala is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ternstroemia dentisepala
Ternstroemia dentisepala is native to the western United States and Canada.
Ternstroemia dentisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia dentisepala?
Ternstroemia dentisepala
What is the common name of Ternstroemia dentisepala?
Tooth-Separated Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia dentisepala?
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
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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,