Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyphylla
ID:
321616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Valeton ex Steenis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 17: 401 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320948

Common Names

  • Tarenna Dasyphylla
  • Thin-Leaved Tarenna
  • Dasyphyllous Tarenna

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Synonyms

  • Stylocoryna dasyphylla Miq. [valid]
  • Webera dasyphylla Boerl. [valid]

Description

Tarenna dasyphylla (also called 'Mountain Bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats such as woodlands and coastal areas. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna dasyphylla is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tarenna dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment with partial shade and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the seedlings at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune the shrub to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Tarenna dasyphylla

Tarenna dasyphylla is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tarenna dasyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna dasyphylla?

Tarenna dasyphylla

What is the family of Tarenna dasyphylla?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Tarenna dasyphylla?

Subtropical forests

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-201747: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.