Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 105 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321196
Common Names
- Tarenna yappii
- Yapp's Bush-clover
- Yapp's Bush Clover
Synonyms
- Webera yappii King [valid]
Description
Tarenna yappii (also called 'Yapp's Tarenna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tarenna yappii 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
The flowers of Tarenna yappii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tarenna yappii 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 yappii
Tarenna yappii is native to India and Nepal.
Tarenna yappii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tarenna yappii?
Tarenna yappii
What is the common name of Tarenna yappii?
Yapp's Tarenna
What is the family of Tarenna yappii?
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,