Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteola
ID:
321713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 197 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321045

Common Names

  • Tarenna luteola
  • Luteola Tarenna
  • Tarenna of Luteola

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta luteola Stapf [valid]

Description

Tarenna luteola (also called Yellow Tarenna, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 4 cm wide. The flowers are yellow-green and the fruits are ovoid. It grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna luteola 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 luteola 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna luteola 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 luteola should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Tarenna luteola

Tarenna luteola is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Tarenna luteola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna luteola?

Tarenna luteola

What is the family of Tarenna luteola?

Rubiaceae

What are the common names of Tarenna luteola?

Yellow 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-201838: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.