Tarenna pentamera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) S.T.Reynolds
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 40 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806634
Common Names
- Tarenna pentamera
- Pentamera Tarenna
- Pentamera Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarenna pentamera (also called Five-petal Tarenna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to tropical regions of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna pentamera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tarenna pentamera is white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna pentamera is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Tarenna pentamera
Tarenna pentamera is native to the tropical rainforests of northern Australia. It can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Tarenna pentamera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna pentamera?
Tarenna pentamera
What is the natural habitat of Tarenna pentamera?
Tropical rainforest
What is the average height of Tarenna pentamera?
15-20 meters
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-344895: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.