Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
321669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 91 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321001

Common Names

  • Tarenna Hispidula
  • Hispidula Tarenna
  • Tarenna hispidula

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Synonyms

  • Tarenna hispidula brevipes Craib [valid]
  • Tarenna hispidula smithiae Craib [valid]

Description

Tarenna hispidula (also called bristly bush-clover, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodland, grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna hispidula is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tarenna hispidula is white or yellowish in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna hispidula can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Tarenna hispidula

Tarenna hispidula can be found in tropical regions of Asia, such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

Tarenna hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna hispidula?

Tarenna hispidula

What is the family of Tarenna hispidula?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Tarenna hispidula?

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