Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebracteata
ID:
321622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1898 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320954

Common Names

  • Tarenna Ebracteata
  • Ebracteate Tarenna
  • Ebracteat Tarenna

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Synonyms

  • Randia ebracteata Elmer [valid]

Description

Tarenna ebracteata (also called 'Bractless 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 ebracteata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarenna ebracteata has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna ebracteata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Tarenna ebracteata

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

Tarenna ebracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna ebracteata?

Tarenna ebracteata

What is the family of Tarenna ebracteata?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Tarenna ebracteata?

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