Ternstroemia nabirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nabirensis
ID:
460064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sa.Kurata
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Univ. Forest 36: 132 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459396
Common Names
- Ternstroemia nabirensis
- Nabire Ternstroemia
- Nabire Ternstroemia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia nabirensis (also called 'Nabire 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 Southeast Asia, where it is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is found in tropical lowland forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia nabirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ternstroemia nabirensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia nabirensis 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 nabirensis
Ternstroemia nabirensis is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.
Ternstroemia nabirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia nabirensis?
Ternstroemia nabirensis
What is the common name of Ternstroemia nabirensis?
Nabire Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia nabirensis?
Ternstroemia nabirensis 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
Satoru Kurata (1922-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sa.Kurata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830561-1: Based on the initial data import