Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
polypetala
ID:
1267446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1076 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266784



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia Polypetala
  • Polypetala Ternstroemia
  • Polypetala Ternstroemia


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Description

Ternstroemia polypetala (also called False camphor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Theaceae, native to the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and southern Japan. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 6 m tall, with glossy, leathery leaves up to 10 cm long and 5 cm broad. It is typically found in warm temperate forests, growing in moist, humus-rich soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia polypetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia polypetala has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia polypetala is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rootball into smaller sections and replant each section in a separate pot. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a 3-4 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it develops roots.

Where to Find Ternstroemia polypetala

Ternstroemia polypetala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Ternstroemia polypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia polypetala?

Ternstroemia polypetala

What are the common names of Ternstroemia polypetala?

Polypetalous ternstroemia, Polypetalous crape myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia polypetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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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