Tarenna seemanniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 4: 198 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321141
Common Names
- Tarenna Seemanniana
- Seemann's Tarenna
- Seemann's Bushweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Randia odorata Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake [unknown]
- Canthiopsis odorata Seem. [valid]
Description
Tarenna seemanniana (also called Seemann's 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 seemanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, as well as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tarenna seemanniana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna seemanniana 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 seemanniana
Tarenna seemanniana is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Tarenna seemanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna seemanniana?
Tarenna seemanniana
What is the family of Tarenna seemanniana?
Rubiaceae
Where is Tarenna seemanniana 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-201929: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.