Asiatic tarenna

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Asiatic tarenna

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chomelia asiatica
• Webera asiatica
• Tarenna glomeriflora
• Genipa pavetta
• Tarenna corymbosa
• Cupia corymbosa
• Chomelia corymbosa
• Canthium corymbosum
• Polyozus maderaspatana
• Rondeletia asiatica
• Gardenia pavetta
• Chomelia kotoensis
• Stylocoryna rigida
• Webera glomeriflora
• Webera cerifera
• Webera corymbosa
• Tarenna asiatica f. rigida
• Tarenna kotoensis
• Tarenna kotoensis var. yaeyamensis
• Tarenna gracilipes var. kotoensis
• Tarenna zeylanica
• Stylocoryna webera

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Tarenna asiatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae within the genus Tarenna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within Eastern Asia, its presence is noted in the Nansei-shoto islands as well as throughout Taiwan. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely distributed across the country of India. It is also commonly found in the state of Assam, contributing to its regional prevalence. Finally, the species extends its reach into Bangladesh, completing its wide ecological range.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Tarennena asiatica is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems. Within this botanical framework, its developmental strategy can also be described as a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains elevated buds, they are positioned relatively low, typically under one meter from the soil surface. This life cycle allows the plant to persist through varying seasonal conditions, utilizing its structural height to access light and resources in its natural habitat. As a perennial woody plant, its life history involves the continuous development of stems and foliage, ensuring long-term survival and the ability to regenerate following environmental disturbances.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Tarenna asiatica is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning as a tree that reaches an average height of approximately 6 m. It is a terrestrial plant that grows independently, rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. While it exhibits the structural characteristics of a self-supporting liana or vine, its primary growth habit is defined as a woody tree.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tarenna asiatica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Heliyon

Chemicals

Tarenna asiatica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, TETRACONTANE.

Flavonoids

1. Heliyon

Saponins

1. Heliyon

TETRACONTANE

1. Heliyon

Preparations