Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
321558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 411 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320890

Common Names

  • Tarenna attenuata
  • Attenuata Tarenna
  • Tarenna Attenuata

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Synonyms

  • Ixora attenuata (Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pavetta coffeacea Wall. [invalid]
  • Stylocoryna attenuata Voigt [invalid]
  • Tarenna sylvestris Hutch. [valid]
  • Webera attenuata Hook.f. [valid]
  • Cupia corymbosa Hook. & Arn. [valid]

Description

Tarenna attenuata (also called Attenuata tarenna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna attenuata 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 attenuata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna attenuata 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 attenuata

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

Tarenna attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna attenuata?

Tarenna attenuata

What type of plant is Tarenna attenuata?

Tarenna attenuata is a flowering plant

Where is Tarenna attenuata native to?

Tarenna attenuata is native to India

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-201695: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.