Premna oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 434 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282762
Common Names
- Premna oligantha
- Oligantha Premna
- Oligantha Premna Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Premna oligantha (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 oligantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Premna oligantha 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 oligantha
Premna oligantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Premna oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Premna oligantha?
Premna oligantha
What is the common name of Premna oligantha?
Oliganthe Premna
Where is Premna oligantha 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165077: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.