Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 24 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319845
Common Names
- Tabernaemontana Eglandulosa
- Glandless Crepe Jasmine
- Glandless Crepe Jasmine
Synonyms
- Tabernaemontana brachypoda K.Schum. [unknown]
- Tabernaemontana chartacea Pichon [unknown]
- Tabernaemontana crispiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
- Tabernaemontana latifolia (Stapf) Pichon [illegitimate]
- Gabunia brachypoda Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia crispiflora Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia eglandulosa Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia eglandulosa macrocalyx Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia latifolia Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia longiflora Stapf [unknown]
- Gabunia macrocalyx (Stapf) Boiteau [unknown]
- Gabunia macrocarpa Boiteau [unknown]
Description
Tabernaemontana eglandulosa (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 eglandulosa 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 eglandulosa 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 eglandulosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tabernaemontana eglandulosa
Tabernaemontana eglandulosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Tabernaemontana eglandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana eglandulosa?
Tabernaemontana eglandulosa
What is the common name of Tabernaemontana eglandulosa?
Eglandulosa
What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana eglandulosa?
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,