Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 217 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321028
Common Names
- Tarenna Latifolia
- Latifolia Tarenna
- Tarenna latifolia
Description
Tarenna latifolia (also called 'Broad-Leaved 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 latifolia 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 latifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarenna latifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Tarenna latifolia
Tarenna latifolia can be found in tropical regions of Africa, such as Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Tarenna latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna latifolia?
Tarenna latifolia
What is the family of Tarenna latifolia?
Rubiaceae
What are the common names of Tarenna latifolia?
Broad-leaved 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,