Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatum
ID:
303792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 193 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303124

Common Names

  • Ternatum Saprosma
  • Saprosma Ternatum
  • Ternate Saprosma

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Synonyms

  • Paederia ternata Wall. [valid]
  • Serissa ternata (Wall.) Kurz [valid]
  • Saprosma ternatum glabrum Pierre ex Pit. [unknown]
  • Saprosma ternata glabra Pierre ex Pit. [valid]

Description

Saprosma ternatum (also called Ternate Saprosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saprosma ternatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saprosma ternatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saprosma ternatum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Saprosma ternatum

Saprosma ternatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Saprosma ternatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saprosma ternatum?

Saprosma ternatum

What is the common name of Saprosma ternatum?

Ceylon Ironwood

What are the uses of Saprosma ternatum?

The wood is used for furniture, tool handles, and other applications.

Species in the Saprosma genus

Saprosma anisophylla, Saprosma annamensis, Saprosma arborea, Saprosma axilliflora, Saprosma borneensis, Saprosma brassii, Saprosma brunnea, Saprosma chevalieri, Saprosma cochinchinensis, Saprosma consimile, Saprosma corymbosa, Saprosma crassipes, Saprosma dispar, Saprosma distans, Saprosma foetens, Saprosma fragrans, Saprosma fruticosa, Saprosma glomeratum, Saprosma glomerulata, Saprosma gracilis, Saprosma hainanensis, Saprosma henryi, Saprosma hirsuta, Saprosma inaequilonga, Saprosma kraussii, Saprosma latifolia, Saprosma longicalyx, Saprosma longifolia, Saprosma membranacea, Saprosma parvifolia, Saprosma philippinense, Saprosma pubescens, Saprosma saxicola, Saprosma scabridum, Saprosma scortechinii, Saprosma sogerensis, Saprosma spathulata, Saprosma subrepanda, Saprosma syzygiifolia, Saprosma ternatum, Saprosma urophylla, Saprosma verrucosa, Saprosma elegans, Saprosma ternata, Saprosma philippinensis, Saprosma beddomei, Saprosma consimilis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-184635: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.