Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puberula
ID:
283462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 17: 701 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282794

Common Names

  • Premna puberula
  • Puberula Premna
  • Puberula Premna Plant

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Description

Premna puberula (also called Pubescent Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to China, where it is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrate margins. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Premna puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Premna puberula var. bodinieri (Levl.) C.Y.Wu & S.Y.Pao
Premna puberula var. puberula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Premna puberula is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Premna puberula is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the world. It is an easy-to-grow species that is tolerant of a variety of soils and climates. It prefers a sunny location and should be planted in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be grown in pots or containers.

Where to Find Premna puberula

Premna puberula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Premna puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna puberula?

Premna puberula

What is the common name of Premna puberula?

Downy Premna

What is the natural habitat of Premna puberula?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

Species in the Premna genus

Premna acuminata, Premna acutata, Premna alba, Premna ambongensis, Premna amplectens, Premna angolensis, Premna angustiflora, Premna annulata, Premna aureolepidota, Premna balakrishnanii, Premna balansae, Premna barbata, Premna bengalensis, Premna bequaertii, Premna bracteata, Premna cambodiana, Premna cavaleriei, Premna chevalieri, Premna chrysoclada, Premna confinis, Premna congolensis, Premna cordifolia, Premna coriacea, Premna corymbosa, Premna cowanii, Premna crassa, Premna cumingiana, Premna debiana, Premna decaryi, Premna decurrens, Premna depauperata, Premna discolor, Premna divaricata, Premna dubia, Premna esculenta, Premna fohaiensis, Premna fordii, Premna fulva, Premna garrettii, Premna glaberrima, Premna glandulifera, Premna glandulosa, Premna gracillima, Premna grossa, Premna guillauminii, Premna hainanensis, Premna hans-joachimii, Premna henryana, Premna herbacea, Premna hildebrandtii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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