Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
321592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 216 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320924

Common Names

  • Tarenna capitata
  • Capitata Tarenna
  • Tarenna Capitata

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta bousigoniana Pierre ex Pit. [invalid]

Description

Tarenna capitata (also called Capitata 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 capitata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tarenna capitata is white with yellow or pinkish-purple tips, and the seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna capitata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with adequate air circulation.

Where to Find Tarenna capitata

Tarenna capitata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Tarenna capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna capitata?

Tarenna capitata

What is the family of Tarenna capitata?

Rubiaceae

Where is Tarenna capitata found?

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,