Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
amygdalifolia
ID:
320380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 14 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319712

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Amygdalifolia
  • Almond-Leaf Milkwood
  • Almond-Leaf Corkwood

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Synonyms

  • Malouetia jasminoides A.DC. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia laevigata Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana acapulcensis Miers [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia glaucophylla L.Allorge [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana deamii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana dichotoma Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana jasminoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana nereifolia Vahl [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana occidentalis Miers [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia obtusiloba A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ervatamia jasminoides Tsiang [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia (also called Amygdalifolia Milkbush, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub, up to 4 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Africa and is found in rainforest, savanna, and dry woodland habitats. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, with a heel if possible, and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia?

Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia?

Almond-Leaved Milk Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Tabernaemontana genus

Tabernaemontana africana, Tabernaemontana alba, Tabernaemontana alfari, Tabernaemontana alternifolia, Tabernaemontana amplifolia, Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia, Tabernaemontana angulata, Tabernaemontana antheonycta, Tabernaemontana apoda, Tabernaemontana arborea, Tabernaemontana attenuata, Tabernaemontana aurantiaca, Tabernaemontana bouquetii, Tabernaemontana bovina, Tabernaemontana brachyantha, Tabernaemontana bufalina, Tabernaemontana calcarea, Tabernaemontana capuronii, Tabernaemontana catharinensis, Tabernaemontana cerea, Tabernaemontana cerifera, Tabernaemontana chocoensis, Tabernaemontana ciliata, Tabernaemontana citrifolia, Tabernaemontana coffeoides, Tabernaemontana columbiensis, Tabernaemontana contorta, Tabernaemontana cordata, Tabernaemontana coriacea, Tabernaemontana corymbosa, Tabernaemontana crassa, Tabernaemontana crassifolia, Tabernaemontana cumata, Tabernaemontana cuspidata, Tabernaemontana cymosa, Tabernaemontana debrayi, Tabernaemontana dichotoma, Tabernaemontana disticha, Tabernaemontana divaricata, Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii, Tabernaemontana eglandulosa, Tabernaemontana elegans, Tabernaemontana eusepala, Tabernaemontana eusepaloides, Tabernaemontana flavicans, Tabernaemontana gamblei, Tabernaemontana glandulosa, Tabernaemontana grandiflora, Tabernaemontana granulosa, Tabernaemontana hallei,

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,

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