Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 362 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319834
Common Names
- Tabernaemontana Disticha
- Two-ranked Crepe Jasmine
- Two-ranked Crepe Jasmine
Synonyms
- Taberna disticha Miers [unknown]
- Bonafousia disticha (A.DC.) Boiteau & L.Allorge [unknown]
- Anacampta disticha (A.DC.) Markgr. [unknown]
Description
Tabernaemontana disticha (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 disticha 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 disticha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tabernaemontana disticha 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 disticha
Tabernaemontana disticha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Tabernaemontana disticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana disticha?
Tabernaemontana disticha
What is the common name of Tabernaemontana disticha?
Disticha
What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana disticha?
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,