Tarenna lancilimba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 141 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321024
Common Names
- Tarenna Lancilimba
- Lancilimba Tarenna
- Tarenna lancilimba
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- Tarenna attenuata puberula Chun & F.C.How [unknown]
Description
Tarenna lancilimba (also called 'Lancilimba 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 lancilimba has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tarenna lancilimba is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Tarenna lancilimba 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 lancilimba
Tarenna lancilimba can be found in tropical regions of Africa, such as Burkina Faso and Mali.
Tarenna lancilimba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna lancilimba?
Tarenna lancilimba
What is the family of Tarenna lancilimba?
Rubiaceae
What is the distribution of Tarenna lancilimba?
East Africa
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-201819: Based on the initial data import
Wei Chiu Chen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Chen' in the authors string.