Ternstroemia penangiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penangiana
ID:
459649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Choisy
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 14: 108 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458981
Common Names
- Ternstroemia Penangiana
- Penangiana Ternstroemia
- Ternstroemia
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- Ternstroemia bancana Miq. [unknown]
- Adinandra bancana (Miq.) King ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
- Mokof penangiana Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ternstroemia penangiana (also called Penang Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a dense, upright habit and produces small, star-shaped white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ternstroemia penangiana has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ternstroemia penangiana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia penangiana is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a relatively easy tree to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Ternstroemia penangiana
Ternstroemia penangiana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in the Amazon Rainforest.
Ternstroemia penangiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia penangiana?
Ternstroemia penangiana
What is the common name of Ternstroemia penangiana?
Penangiana
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia penangiana?
Tropical rainforests
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
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829644-1: Based on the initial data import