Tarenna asiatica

Asian Tarenna

Message of the Flower

Humility before the Divine in the Physical Nature

The Mother’s Comment

First attitude needed for transformation.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

When I speak of the physical consciousness, I mean the physical mind and the physical vital as well as the body consciousness proper.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - I: The Physical Consciousness

In my view the body as well as the mind and life has to be spiritualised or, one may say, divinised so as to be a fit instrument and receptacle for the realisation and manifestation of the Divine. It has its part in the divine Lila, even, according to the Vaishnava sadhana, in the joy and beauty of Divine Love. That does not mean that the body has to be valued for its own separate sake or that the creation of a divine body in a future evolution of the whole being has to be contemplated as an end and not a means—that would be a serious error which would not be admissible. In any case, my speculations about an extreme form of divinisation are something in a far distance and are no part of the preoccupations of the spiritual life in the near future.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Himself and the Ashram: Spiritual Force and the Body

Colour

white or cream with occasional pink or yellow hues.

Family

Rubiaceae

Cultivars

does not have a wide range of distinct cultivars

Flower Size

small to medium-sized, typically less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.

Flower Texture

soft and delicate texture

Number of Petals

five

Floral Symmetry

radial symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

mild, pleasant fragrance

Leaf Texture

smooth or slightly rough texture

Leaf Arrangement

arranged alternately on the stem

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

shrub or small tree.

Life Cycle

perennial

Blooming Period

periodically throughout the year, depending on the climate and growing conditions.

Climate

tropical and subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

regular watering and well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Well-draining, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

warm temperatures and cannot tolerate frost.

Sun or Shade

partial to full shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

certain pests and diseases common to plants in the Rubiaceae family

Pollinators

Various insects, including bees

Habitat

native to tropical and subtropical regions

Role in the Ecosystem

nectar source for pollinators

Ornamental

ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Endangered Status

not typically considered endangered