Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
donnell-smithii
ID:
320504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 206 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319836

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Donnell-smithii
  • Donnell-smith's Crepe Jasmine
  • Donnell-smith's Crepe Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Stemmadenia donnell-smithii Woodson [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii costaricensis Donn.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii (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 donnell-smithii 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 donnell-smithii 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 donnell-smithii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii

Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii?

Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii?

Donnell-smithii

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii?

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,

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