Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grevei
ID:
627264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Homolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 606 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626596

Common Names

  • Tarenna grevei
  • Greve's Tarenna
  • Greve Tarenna

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Synonyms

  • Ixora drakei Hochr. [valid]
  • Ixora gracilis Kuntze [valid]
  • Ixora grevei Drake [valid]
  • Ixora rotundifolia Drake [valid]
  • Pavetta gracilis A.Rich. ex DC. [valid]
  • Pavetta rotundifolia Boivin ex Drake [invalid]
  • Tarenna richardii Drake ex Verdc. [valid]
  • Tarenna verdcourtiana Fosberg [valid]
  • Enterospermum gracile (A.Rich.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Enterospermum rotundifolium (Drake) Bremek. [valid]
  • Pavetta rotundifolia B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Tarenna brachypoda Homolle [unknown]

Description

Tarenna grevei (also called Greve'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 grevei 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 grevei 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 grevei is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Tarenna grevei

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

Tarenna grevei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna grevei?

Tarenna grevei

What is the family of Tarenna grevei?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tarenna grevei?

Greve's 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-274368: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.