Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsteniana
ID:
627248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Ruhsam

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 122 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626580

Common Names

  • Tarenna forsteniana
  • Forsteniana Tarenna
  • Forsteniana Tarenna

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Synonyms

  • Stylocoryna forsteniana Miq. [valid]
  • Webera forsteriana Boerl. [valid]

Description

Tarenna forsteniana (also called Forsten's Tarenna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is found in humid forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna forsteniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its foliage is attractive and lush, and its flowers are known for their fragrant aroma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarenna forsteniana has white flowers with yellow centers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna forsteniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Tarenna forsteniana

Tarenna forsteniana is native to Indonesia and can be found in Sulawesi.

Tarenna forsteniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna forsteniana?

Tarenna forsteniana

What is the family of Tarenna forsteniana?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tarenna forsteniana?

Forstena Tarenna

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-274356: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.