Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 520(2): 211. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029233
Common Names
- Tarenna harleyae
- Harleyae Tarenna
- Harleyae Tarenna Plant
Description
Tarenna harleyae (also called Harley's Tarenna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It has small, inconspicuous flowers with four petals, each petal with a yellow center and a white margin.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna harleyae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tarenna harleyae has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarenna harleyae is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tarenna harleyae
Tarenna harleyae is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia.
Tarenna harleyae FAQ
What are the common names of Tarenna harleyae?
Tarenna harleyae is commonly known as the Harley's Honeysuckle.
What is the natural habitat of Tarenna harleyae?
Tarenna harleyae is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth rate of Tarenna harleyae?
Tarenna harleyae grows at a medium rate.
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,