Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
321749

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 405 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321081

Common Names

  • Odorata Tarenna
  • Tarenna odorata
  • Tarenna

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta cerberifolia Miq. [valid]
  • Pavetta weberifolia Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Stylocoryna odorata Steud. [valid]
  • Stylocoryna penangensis Miq. [valid]
  • Stylocoryna roxburghii Steud. [valid]
  • Tarenna grandifolia Ridl. [valid]
  • Webera grandifolia Hook.f. [valid]
  • Webera macrophylla Roxb. [valid]
  • Webera odorata Roxb. [valid]
  • Coptospelta macrophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cupia macrophylla DC. [valid]
  • Cupia odorata DC. [valid]
  • Coptosapelta macrophylla (Roxb.) K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Tarenna odorata (also called 'Fragrant 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 small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used as a ground cover or a border plant. It is also used to create hedges and windbreaks, and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tarenna odorata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna odorata 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 odorata

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

Tarenna odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna odorata?

Tarenna odorata

What is the family of Tarenna odorata?

Rubiaceae

Where is Tarenna odorata found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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