Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleizettei
ID:
801562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dubard & Dop) De Block

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 75: 109 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800896

Common Names

  • Tarenna alleizettei
  • Alleizettei Tarenna
  • Alleizettei Tree

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Description

Tarenna alleizettei (also called 'Alleizette's Tarenna', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna alleizettei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarenna alleizettei has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna alleizettei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Tarenna alleizettei

Tarenna alleizettei is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the island.

Tarenna alleizettei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna alleizettei?

Tarenna alleizettei

What is the common name of Tarenna alleizettei?

Tarenna

Where is Tarenna alleizettei native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Tarenna genus

Tarenna acuminata, Tarenna acutisepala, Tarenna adangensis, Tarenna adpressa, Tarenna agumbensis, Tarenna alpestris, Tarenna angustifolia, Tarenna annamensis, Tarenna arborescens, Tarenna asiatica, Tarenna attenuata, Tarenna austrosinensis, Tarenna baconioides, Tarenna bakeri, Tarenna barbellata, Tarenna bartlettii, Tarenna bartlingii, Tarenna baviensis, Tarenna bipindensis, Tarenna bonii, Tarenna borneensis, Tarenna brachysiphon, Tarenna brevicymigera, Tarenna burttii, Tarenna calliblepharis, Tarenna campaniflora, Tarenna canarica, Tarenna capitata, Tarenna catanduanensis, Tarenna chevalieri, Tarenna ciliolata, Tarenna cinerea, Tarenna citrina, Tarenna collinsiae, Tarenna compactiflora, Tarenna conferta, Tarenna confusa, Tarenna congensis, Tarenna coriacea, Tarenna costata, Tarenna crassifolia, Tarenna cumingiana, Tarenna curtisii, Tarenna dallachiana, Tarenna dasyphylla, Tarenna debilis, Tarenna depauperata, Tarenna disperma, Tarenna drummondii, Tarenna ebracteata,

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-339308: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.