Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
cernua
ID:
459608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 35 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458940

Common Names

  • Ternstroemia cernua
  • Ternstroemia
  • Cernua

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Synonyms

  • Taonabo cernua (Griseb.) Szyszyl. [unknown]

Description

Ternstroemia cernua (also called Nodding Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ternstroemia cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ternstroemia cernua has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ternstroemia cernua is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ternstroemia cernua

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

Ternstroemia cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ternstroemia cernua?

Ternstroemia cernua

What is the common name of Ternstroemia cernua?

Cernua

What is the natural habitat of Ternstroemia cernua?

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,