Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 72: 272 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320949
Common Names
- Tarenna Debilis
- Weak Tarenna
- Debile Tarenna
Description
Tarenna debilis (also called 'African Bush-Violet', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna debilis 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 debilis 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 debilis 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 debilis
Tarenna debilis is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Tarenna debilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna debilis?
Tarenna debilis
What is the family of Tarenna debilis?
Rubiaceae
What is the habitat of Tarenna debilis?
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,