Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
283419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Philipp. Gov. Lab. Bur. Bull. 29: 48 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282751

Common Names

  • Premna oblongifolia
  • Oblongifolia Premna
  • Oblongifolia Premna Plant

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Synonyms

  • Premna oblongifolia clemensorum Moldenke [unknown]
  • Premna oblongata subglabra H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Premna oblongifolia subglabra (H.J.Lam) Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Premna oblongifolia (also called Chinese Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Premna oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, tubular flowers with a yellowish tinge. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Premna oblongifolia is a terrestrial shrub that grows in open woodlands and grasslands. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until the plants are established. The cuttings should be taken in the spring when the new growth is just beginning to appear. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until the plants are established. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Premna oblongifolia

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

Premna oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna oblongifolia?

Premna oblongifolia

What is the common name of Premna oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Premna

Where is Premna oblongifolia found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,