Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
459957

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.C.Schmidt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 96 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459289



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia Ekmanii
  • Ekmanii Ternstroemia
  • Ternstroemia Ekmanii


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Description

Ternstroemia ekmanii (also called Ekman's 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 ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia ekmanii 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 ekmanii 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 ekmanii

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

Ternstroemia ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia ekmanii?

Ternstroemia ekmanii

What is the common name of Ternstroemia ekmanii?

Ekman's Ternstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia ekmanii?

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,