Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubituba
ID:
321782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 97 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321114

Common Names

  • Tarenna Pubituba
  • Hairy-Tubed Tarenna
  • Hairy-Tubed Bushweed

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta pubituba Merr. [valid]

Description

Tarenna pubituba (also called 'Hairy-tubed Tarenna', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna pubituba is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant. The plant is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarenna pubituba has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green shoots with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna pubituba can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating by division, separate the clump into smaller sections and replant them in a new pot. Make sure to water the plants regularly and provide them with plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Tarenna pubituba

Tarenna pubituba can be found in tropical forests in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Tarenna pubituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna pubituba?

Tarenna pubituba

What is the common name of Tarenna pubituba?

Pubituba Paperbush

What is the growth habit of Tarenna pubituba?

It is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height

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-201901: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.