Status:
valid
Authors:
Brongn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 7: 30 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102623
Common Names
- Stephanotis thouarsii
- Madagascar Jasmine
- Bridal Veil
Uses & Benefits
Stephanotis thouarsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanotis thouarsii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanotis thouarsii is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Stephanotis thouarsii
Stephanotis thouarsii is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Stephanotis genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,