Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cymosa
ID:
320488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319820

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Cymosa
  • Cymose Crepe Jasmine
  • Cymose Crepe Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Merizadenia arcuata Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera arcuata (Ruiz & Pav.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Peschiera buchtienii (H.J.P.Winkl.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Peschiera concinna Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera cymosa (Jacq.) Dugand [unknown]
  • Peschiera psychotriifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera puberiflora Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera umbrosa Miers [unknown]
  • Taberna cymosa Miers [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana arcuata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana buchtienii H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana concinna (Miers) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana mapirensis Rusby [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana psychotrifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana psychotrioides G.Don [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana umbrosa Kunth [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana cymosa (also called 'Cup of Gold', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana cymosa 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 cymosa are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Tabernaemontana cymosa are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Tabernaemontana cymosa are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana cymosa 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 cymosa

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

Tabernaemontana cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana cymosa?

Tabernaemontana cymosa

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana cymosa?

Cymosa

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana cymosa?

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