Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
321819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 206 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321151

Common Names

  • Tarenna sumatrensis
  • Sumatrensis Tarenna
  • Tarenna of Sumatrensis

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Synonyms

  • Ixora sumatrensis Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Pavetta sumatrensis Roth [valid]
  • Stylocoryna setigera Walp. [valid]
  • Webera setigera Boerl. [valid]
  • Cupia setigera Korth. [valid]

Description

Tarenna sumatrensis (also called Sumatran Tarenna, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with a dense, upright habit. It is native to Indonesia, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna sumatrensis 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

Tarenna sumatrensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna sumatrensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be about 4-6 inches long. Layering can be done by bending a stem down to the ground and covering it with soil. The stem will then root and can be cut away from the parent plant.

Where to Find Tarenna sumatrensis

Tarenna sumatrensis is native to Sumatra and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Tarenna sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna sumatrensis?

Tarenna sumatrensis

What is the common name of Tarenna sumatrensis?

Sumatrensis Tarenna

What is the family of Tarenna sumatrensis?

Rubiaceae

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-201938: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.