Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
megaloptycha
ID:
460043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 474 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459375



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia megaloptycha
  • Megaloptychous Ternstroemia
  • Megaloptychous Ternstroemia Tree


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Description

Ternstroemia megaloptycha (also called Megaloptych Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia megaloptycha 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 megaloptycha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia megaloptycha 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 megaloptycha

Ternstroemia megaloptycha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ternstroemia megaloptycha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia megaloptycha?

Ternstroemia megaloptycha

What is the common name of Ternstroemia megaloptycha?

Large-Fruited Ternstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia megaloptycha?

Ternstroemia megaloptycha 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,

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