Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 314 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282877
Common Names
- Premna tomentosa
- Tomentosa Premna
- Tomentose Premna
Synonyms
- Premna adenosticta Schauer [unknown]
- Premna cardiophylla Schauer [unknown]
- Premna cordata Blanco [unknown]
- Premna flavescens Juss. [unknown]
- Premna flavida Miq. [unknown]
- Premna hylandiana Munir [unknown]
- Premna latifolia Thwaites [unknown]
- Premna odorata crenulata Koord. & Val ex Moldenke [unknown]
- Premna stellata Merr. [unknown]
- Premna tomentosa jejuna Moldenke [unknown]
- Gumira adenosticta Kuntze [unknown]
- Gumira cardiophylla Kuntze [unknown]
- Gumira cumingiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Gumira pyramidata Kuntze [unknown]
- Premna involucrata thailandica Moldenke [unknown]
Description
Premna tomentosa (also called Hairy Premna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Premna tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, dark brown and round. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Premna tomentosa is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 8 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Premna tomentosa
Premna tomentosa can be found in India.
Premna tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Premna tomentosa?
Premna tomentosa
What is the common name of Premna tomentosa?
Woolly Premna
What is the natural habitat of Premna tomentosa?
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,