Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 463 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320925
Common Names
- Tarenna catanduanensis
- Catanduanensis Tarenna
- Tarenna Catanduanensis
Description
Tarenna catanduanensis (also called 'Catanduanes Tarenna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Philippines. 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 catanduanensis 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 catanduanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarenna catanduanensis 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 catanduanensis
Tarenna catanduanensis is native to the Philippines.
Tarenna catanduanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna catanduanensis?
Tarenna catanduanensis
What is the family of Tarenna catanduanensis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Tarenna catanduanensis 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,