Tarenna leonardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hallé
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 503 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321034
Common Names
- Tarenna Leonardii
- Leonardii Tarenna
- Tarenna leonardii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarenna leonardii (also called 'Silver Bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats such as woodlands and coastal areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna leonardii 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 leonardii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna leonardii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Tarenna leonardii should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Tarenna leonardii
Tarenna leonardii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, such as Cameroon and Gabon.
Tarenna leonardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna leonardii?
Tarenna leonardii
What is the family of Tarenna leonardii?
Rubiaceae
What are the common names of Tarenna leonardii?
Leonard'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-201828: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.