Ternstroemia subcaudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcaudata
ID:
460035
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kobuski
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 312 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459367
Common Names
- Ternstroemia subcaudata
- Subcaudate Ternstroemia
- Subcaudate Ternstroemia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ternstroemia subcaudata (also called Subcaudate 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 subcaudata 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 flowers of Ternstroemia subcaudata are white to pale pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ternstroemia subcaudata is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ternstroemia subcaudata
Ternstroemia subcaudata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and thickets.
Ternstroemia subcaudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia subcaudata?
Ternstroemia subcaudata
What is the common name of Ternstroemia subcaudata?
Tailed Ternstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia subcaudata?
Ternstroemia subcaudata 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
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251476-2: Based on the initial data import