Tarenna sp. (Tarenna)

Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower cluster with long thin petals against dark green leaves.

Botanical name: Tarenna sp.

Common name: Tarenna

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Africa, SE Asia, Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantUnknown name

Tarenna is a small tree with glossy foliage and slightly corky bark. The broad, smooth, pointed leaves are paired on the stem. The leaves are dark green above and lighter green below, with a scar between the leaves.The flowers are white and at the ends of the branchlets, and are followed by egg-shaped black fruits, 7 - 8 mm long, enclosing two seeds.

Similar plants: Tarenna sp. (Tarenna)


Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower close up on green leaves with long slender petals
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower cluster with long thin petals resting above glossy green foliage
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower cluster with green leaves in a close up view
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) with clusters of white flowers atop broad green foliage in the light.
Coptosperma littorale (Coptosperma) black round fruit close up on white background
Coptosperma littorale (Coptosperma) round black fruit scattered over a plain white surface
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) white flower clusters amidst lush green leaves on this woody plant.
Tarenna sp. (Tarenna) branches loaded with white flower clusters and smooth green pointed leaves.


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