Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pembensis
ID:
917112

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Burrows

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 691 (2009 publ. 2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916447

Common Names

  • Tarenna pembensis
  • Pemba Tarenna
  • Tarenna

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Description

Tarenna pembensis (also called Pemba bush-clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often growing in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna pembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tarenna pembensis has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna pembensis is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tarenna pembensis

Tarenna pembensis can be found in the tropical forests of Sri Lanka.

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-461531: Based on the initial data import
John Eric Burrows (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Burrows' in the authors string.