Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
283458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(4): 832. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282790

Common Names

  • Premna polita
  • Polita Premna
  • Polita Premna Plant

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Description

Premna polita (also called Smooth Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Premna polita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Premna polita is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Premna polita 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 polita

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

Premna polita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna polita?

Premna polita

What is the common name of Premna polita?

Smooth Premna

What is the natural habitat of Premna polita?

Tropical forests

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,

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