Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
calcarea
ID:
320425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 241 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319757

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Calcarea
  • Chalky Milkwood
  • Chalky Corkwood

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Synonyms

  • Pandaca affinis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Pandaca caducifolia Markgr. [unknown]
  • Pandaca calcarea (Pichon) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Pandaca minutiflora (Pichon) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana minutiflora Pichon [unknown]
  • Hazunta decaryi Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana calcarea (also called Calcareous Milk Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, where it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana calcarea 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 flowers of Tabernaemontana calcarea are white, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are ovoid, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana calcarea 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 calcarea

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

Tabernaemontana calcarea FAQ

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana calcarea?

Calcarea

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana calcarea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America.

What are the characteristics of Tabernaemontana calcarea?

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading canopy and a smooth, grey bark. The leaves are glossy green and the flowers are white and fragrant.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-200603: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.