Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
321550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 22: 175 (1980 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320882

Common Names

  • Tarenna alpestris
  • Alpestris Tarenna
  • Tarenna Alpestris

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Synonyms

  • Ixora lucens Kuntze [valid]
  • Pavetta lucens R.Br. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Stylocoryna alpestris B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Stylocoryna brevifolia Schlecht. ex Hook.f. [valid]
  • Stylocoryna lucens Gamble [valid]
  • Webera lucens Hook.f. [valid]
  • Coffea alpestris Wight [valid]
  • Coffea grumelioides Wight [valid]

Description

Tarenna alpestris (also called 'Alpine Tarenna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarenna alpestris has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna alpestris can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.

Where to Find Tarenna alpestris

Tarenna alpestris can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tarenna alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna alpestris?

Tarenna alpestris

What is the common name of Tarenna alpestris?

Alpine Tarenna

What is the natural habitat of Tarenna alpestris?

It is found in tropical Africa

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-201688: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.