Status:
valid
Authors:
Leeuwenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Revis. Tabernaemontana 2: 283 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319812
Common Names
- Tabernaemontana Cumata
- Crested Crepe Jasmine
- Crested Crepe Jasmine
Description
Tabernaemontana cumata (also called White-veined Cestrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in evergreen forests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tabernaemontana cumata 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 cumata are white, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are ovoid, and the seedlings are slender and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tabernaemontana cumata 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 cumata
Tabernaemontana cumata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Tabernaemontana cumata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana cumata?
Tabernaemontana cumata
What is the common name of Tabernaemontana cumata?
Cumata
What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana cumata?
Tropical forests
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,