Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
321843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Homolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 606 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321175

Common Names

  • Tarenna uniflora
  • One-flowered Bush-clover
  • One-flowered Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Ixora uniflora Drake [illegitimate]

Description

Tarenna uniflora (also called 'One-flowered 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 uniflora 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

Tarenna uniflora 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 uniflora 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 uniflora

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

Tarenna uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna uniflora?

Tarenna uniflora

What is the natural habitat of Tarenna uniflora?

Tarenna uniflora is native to India

What are the common names of Tarenna uniflora?

Tarenna uniflora is commonly known as One-flowered 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-201960: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.