Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regularis
ID:
283483

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Verben. Malay. Archip. : 131 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282815

Common Names

  • Premna regularis
  • Regularis Premna
  • Regularis Premna Plant

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Synonyms

  • Premna novoguineensis Moldenke [unknown]
  • Premna subrotundifolia Elmer ex H.J.Lam [invalid]

Description

Premna regularis (also called Regular Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to China, where it is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have serrate margins. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Premna regularis 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 regularis 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 regularis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Premna regularis

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

Premna regularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna regularis?

Premna regularis

What is the common name of Premna regularis?

Regular Premna

What is the natural habitat of Premna regularis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

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