Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
discoidea
ID:
459962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 398 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459294



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia discoidea
  • Discoid Snowbell
  • Discoid Bellflower


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Synonyms

  • Ternstroemia monosperma Gleason [unknown]

Description

Ternstroemia discoidea (also called Disc-shaped Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in open woodlands and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia discoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia discoidea has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia discoidea is a small tree that grows in humid, tropical climates. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering should be done in the spring or summer and the rooted stem should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ternstroemia discoidea

Ternstroemia discoidea can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ternstroemia discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia discoidea?

Ternstroemia discoidea

What is the common name of Ternstroemia discoidea?

Discoid Ternstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia discoidea?

Tropical montane forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2521049: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.