Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ternstroemiacea
ID:
250690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris , n.s., 1: 34 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250022

Common Names

  • Neocouma ternstroemiacea
  • Ternstroemiacea
  • Ternstroemiacea Couma

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Synonyms

  • Rhigospira ternstroemiacea Miers [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana ternstroemiacea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ambelania ternstroemiacea (Müll.Arg.) Monach. [unknown]

Description

Neocouma ternstroemiacea (also called Ternstroemiacea neocouma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a slender, solitary palm with a slender trunk, up to 10 m tall, and pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neocouma ternstroemiacea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neocouma ternstroemiacea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocouma ternstroemiacea is a shrub native to tropical South America. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neocouma ternstroemiacea

Neocouma ternstroemiacea is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Neocouma ternstroemiacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neocouma ternstroemiacea?

Neocouma ternstroemiacea

What is the common name of Neocouma ternstroemiacea?

Ternstroemiacea

What is the natural habitat of Neocouma ternstroemiacea?

Tropical forests

Species in the Neocouma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133680: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.