Tarenna bridsoniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Degreef
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 14: 47 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810376
Common Names
- Tarenna bridsoniana
- Bridsoniana Tarenna
- Bridsoniana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarenna bridsoniana (also called 'Bridson's Tarenna' and 'Bridson's Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has white flowers and grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna bridsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tarenna bridsoniana is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna bridsoniana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tarenna bridsoniana
Tarenna bridsoniana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Tarenna bridsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna bridsoniana?
Tarenna bridsoniana
What is the common name of Tarenna bridsoniana?
Bridson's Tarenna
What is the natural habitat of Tarenna bridsoniana?
Grasslands and woodlands
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-348629: Based on the initial data import
Jérôme Degreef: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degreef' in the authors string.