Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
459652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 533 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458984



Common Names

  • Ternstroemia Rostrata
  • Rostrata Ternstroemia
  • Ternstroemia


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Description

Ternstroemia rostrata (also called Beaked 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 rostrata has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ternstroemia rostrata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia rostrata 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 rostrata

Ternstroemia rostrata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in the Amazon Rainforest.

Ternstroemia rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia rostrata?

Ternstroemia rostrata

What is the common name of Ternstroemia rostrata?

Rostrata

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia rostrata?

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251461-2: Based on the initial data import