Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
321606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 91 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320938



Common Names

  • Tarenna congensis
  • Congensis Tarenna
  • Tarenna Congensis


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Synonyms

  • Tarenna patens S.Moore [valid]
  • Webera congensis Stapf [valid]
  • Chomelia apiculata De Wild. [valid]
  • Chomelia congensis Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tarenna congensis (also called 'Congo Tarenna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a small shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Tarenna congensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tarenna congensis is white with yellow or pinkish-purple tips, and the seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarenna congensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, moist environment with partial shade and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the seedlings at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune the shrub to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Tarenna congensis

Tarenna congensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Tarenna congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarenna congensis?

Tarenna congensis

What type of plant is Tarenna congensis?

Tarenna congensis is a flowering plant

Where is Tarenna congensis native to?

Tarenna congensis is native to India

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,

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