Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
oleaefolia
ID:
1270487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 279 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269825



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia oleaefolia
  • Oleaefolia Ternstroemia
  • Oleaefolia's Ternstroemia


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Description

Ternstroemia oleaefolia (also called Oleaefolia Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the mountains of South America. It grows in moist forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its thick, woody stems.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia oleaefolia is an ornamental plant that can be used to create a lush, tropical look in gardens. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ternstroemia oleaefolia are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia oleaefolia can be propagated from cuttings or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.

Where to Find Ternstroemia oleaefolia

Ternstroemia oleaefolia is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

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,