Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
320483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 83 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319815

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Cuspidata
  • Cuspidate Crepe Jasmine
  • Cuspidate Crepe Jasmine

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Woytkowskia kuhlmannii (Markgr.) L.Allorge [unknown]
  • Woytkowskia spermatochorda Woodson [unknown]
  • Anacampta kuhlmannii Markgr. [unknown]
  • Anacampta tenuicornuta Markgr. [unknown]
  • Anartia cuspidata (Rusby) L.Allorge [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana cuspidata (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 cuspidata 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

Flower: The flowers of Tabernaemontana cuspidata are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Tabernaemontana cuspidata are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Tabernaemontana cuspidata have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana cuspidata 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 cuspidata

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

Tabernaemontana cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana cuspidata?

Tabernaemontana cuspidata

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana cuspidata?

Cuspidata

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana cuspidata?

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,

References