Ternstroemia maclellandiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maclellandiana
ID:
460054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 6: 140 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459386
Common Names
- Ternstroemia maclellandiana
- MacLelland's Ternstroemia
- MacLelland's Ternstroemia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia maclellandiana (also called 'MacLelland's Ternstroemia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical lowland forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia maclellandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ternstroemia maclellandiana are white to pale pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia maclellandiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ternstroemia maclellandiana
Ternstroemia maclellandiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ternstroemia maclellandiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia maclellandiana?
Ternstroemia maclellandiana
What is the common name of Ternstroemia maclellandiana?
MacLelland's Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia maclellandiana?
Ternstroemia maclellandiana is native to the Philippines
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830545-1: Based on the initial data import