Ternstroemia retusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusifolia
ID:
460017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kobuski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 328 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459349
Common Names
- Ternstroemia retusifolia
- Retuse-leaf Snowbell
- Retuse-leaf Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia retusifolia (also called Retuse-leaved 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 retusifolia 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 flower of Ternstroemia retusifolia is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia retusifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Ternstroemia retusifolia
Ternstroemia retusifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and thickets.
Ternstroemia retusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia retusifolia?
Ternstroemia retusifolia
What is the common name of Ternstroemia retusifolia?
Retuse Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia retusifolia?
Ternstroemia retusifolia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2521129: Based on the initial data import
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.