Ternstroemia foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
459965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kobuski
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 44: 425 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459297
Common Names
- Ternstroemia foetida
- Stinking Snowbell
- Stinking Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia foetida (also called Fetid 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 foetida 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 foetida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia foetida 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 foetida
Ternstroemia foetida can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Ternstroemia foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia foetida?
Ternstroemia foetida
What is the common name of Ternstroemia foetida?
Foul-smelling Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia foetida?
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
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830519-1: Based on the initial data import