Templetonia incrassata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incrassata
ID:
746639
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Muelleria28: 60 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745972
Common Names
- Templetonia incrassata
- Thick-leaved Templetonia
- Thick-leaved Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Templetonia incrassata (also called Thick-Leaved Templetonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from open woodlands and grasslands to coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Templetonia incrassata is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Templetonia incrassata has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Templetonia incrassata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Templetonia incrassata
Templetonia incrassata is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and in areas of secondary forest.
Templetonia incrassata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Templetonia incrassata?
Templetonia incrassata
What is the family of Templetonia incrassata?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Templetonia incrassata?
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
Species in the Templetonia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103974-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Templetonia incrassata I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.