Tarenna quadrangularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 484 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321118
Common Names
- Tarenna Quadrangularis
- Four-Angled Tarenna
- Four-Angled Bushweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarenna quadrangularis (also called 'Four-angled 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 quadrangularis 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
The flowers of Tarenna quadrangularis are white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular-shaped. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna quadrangularis 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 quadrangularis
Tarenna quadrangularis can be found in tropical forests in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Tarenna quadrangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna quadrangularis?
Tarenna quadrangularis
What is the common name of Tarenna quadrangularis?
Four-angled Paperbush
What is the growth habit of Tarenna quadrangularis?
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-201905: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.