Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
crassa
ID:
320476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 447 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319808

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Crassa
  • Thick-leaved Crepe Jasmine
  • Thick Crepe Jasmine

Searching for Tabernaemontana crassa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Sarcopharyngia crassa (Benth.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Sarcopharyngia gentilii (De Wild.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana durissima Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana jollyana Pierre ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana smithii Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana thonneri T.Durand & De Wild. ex Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia crassa Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia durissima Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia gentilii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia jollyana Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia macrosiphon G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia smithii Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia thonneri Stapf [unknown]
  • Gabunia dorotheae Wernham [unknown]
  • Gabunia gentilii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana crassa (also called Thick-leaved 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 crassa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Tabernaemontana crassa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana crassa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana crassa

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

Tabernaemontana crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana crassa?

Tabernaemontana crassa

What type of plant is Tabernaemontana crassa?

It is a shrub

Where is Tabernaemontana crassa found?

It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and Australia

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-200650: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.