Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kato
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 24 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454392
Common Names
- Terniopsis ramosa
- Branching Terniopsis
- Branching Sandmat
Description
Terniopsis ramosa (also called Branched Terniopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Terniopsis ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terniopsis ramosa has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terniopsis ramosa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Terniopsis ramosa
Terniopsis ramosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains.
Terniopsis ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terniopsis ramosa?
Terniopsis ramosa
What is the common name of Terniopsis ramosa?
Branching Terniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Terniopsis ramosa?
Dry, sandy soils
Species in the Terniopsis genus
Terniopsis brevis,
Terniopsis ubonensis,
Terniopsis ramosa,
Terniopsis chanthaburiensis,
Terniopsis minor,
Terniopsis heterostaminata,
Terniopsis filiformis,
Terniopsis microstigma,
Terniopsis savannaketensis,
Terniopsis sesadensis,
Terniopsis vapyensis,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,