Tarenna tonkinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 207 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321165
Common Names
- Tarenna tonkinensis
- Tonkin Bush-clover
- Tonkin Bush Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tarenna tonkinensis (also called 'Tonkin Tarenna', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tarenna tonkinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tarenna tonkinensis
Tarenna tonkinensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Tarenna tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna tonkinensis?
Tarenna tonkinensis
What is the natural habitat of Tarenna tonkinensis?
Tarenna tonkinensis is native to Vietnam
What are the common names of Tarenna tonkinensis?
Tarenna tonkinensis is commonly known as Tonkin Tarenna
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-201950: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.