Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
321824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 158 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321156

Common Names

  • Tarenna sylvicola
  • Woodland Bush-clover
  • Woodland Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Stylocoryna sylvicola Ridl. [valid]

Description

Tarenna sylvicola (also called Forest 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 sylvicola 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 sylvicola has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna sylvicola is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will need more frequent watering. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Tarenna sylvicola

Tarenna sylvicola is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Tarenna sylvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna sylvicola?

Tarenna sylvicola

What is the common name of Tarenna sylvicola?

Sylvicola Tarenna

What is the family of Tarenna sylvicola?

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-201942: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.