Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glabra
ID:
1411529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.O.Simões & M.E.Endress

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10(1): 31. 2016 [18 Jul 2016]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423994

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Glabra
  • Glabra's Tabernaemontana
  • Tabernaemontana's Glabra

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Description

Tabernaemontana glabra (also called Smooth Tabernaemontana, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabernaemontana glabra has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana glabra is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana glabra

Tabernaemontana glabra is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Tabernaemontana glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana glabra?

Tabernaemontana glabra

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana glabra?

Smooth Tabernaemontana

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana glabra?

Tropical rainforests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Mary Endress (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Endress' in the authors string.
André Olmos Simões: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Simões' in the authors string.