Tarenna ridleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pearson ex Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 106 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321125
Common Names
- Tarenna Ridleyi
- Ridley's Tarenna
- Ridley's Bushweed
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- Webera ridleyi H.Pearson ex King & Gamble [valid]
Description
Tarenna ridleyi (also called Ridley's Tarenna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with a dense, upright habit. It is native to Malaysia, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna ridleyi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tarenna ridleyi are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.
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Tarenna ridleyi 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 ridleyi
Tarenna ridleyi can be found in tropical forests in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Tarenna ridleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna ridleyi?
Tarenna ridleyi
What is the family of Tarenna ridleyi?
Rubiaceae
Where is Tarenna ridleyi 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-201912: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.