Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 259 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321126
Common Names
- Tarenna Roseicosta
- Rose-Ribbed Tarenna
- Rose-Ribbed Bushweed
Description
Tarenna roseicosta (also called Rose-costa Tarenna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with a dense, upright habit. It is native to India, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna roseicosta 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 roseicosta are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarenna roseicosta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tarenna roseicosta
Tarenna roseicosta can be found in tropical forests in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Tarenna roseicosta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna roseicosta?
Tarenna roseicosta
What is the family of Tarenna roseicosta?
Rubiaceae
Where is Tarenna roseicosta 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,