Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
320539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 253 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319871

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Glandulosa
  • Glandular Crepe Jasmine
  • Glandular Crepe Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Gabunia glandulosa Stapf [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana glandulosa (also called 'Glandular Star-apple', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana glandulosa 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 glandulosa 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 glandulosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana glandulosa

Tabernaemontana glandulosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Tabernaemontana glandulosa FAQ

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana glandulosa?

Glandular star apple

What are the uses of Tabernaemontana glandulosa?

The plant is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Where is Tabernaemontana glandulosa native to?

Tabernaemontana glandulosa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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-200707: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.