Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
320494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1273 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319826

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Dichotoma
  • Dichotomous Crepe Jasmine
  • Dichotomous Crepe Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Pagiantha dichotoma (Roxb.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Rejoua dichotoma Gamble [unknown]
  • Tanghinia dichotoma G.Don [unknown]
  • Cerbera dichotoma G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Ervatamia dichotoma (Roxb.) Burkill [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana dichotoma Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana dichotoma (also called 'White Tabernaemontana', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It has light 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 dichotoma has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabernaemontana dichotoma has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana dichotoma is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the rootball. It is important to keep the soil moist while the cuttings are rooting.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana dichotoma

Tabernaemontana dichotoma is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tabernaemontana dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana dichotoma?

Tabernaemontana dichotoma

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana dichotoma?

Dichotoma

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana dichotoma?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-200667: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.