Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
320559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 22 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319891

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Heterophylla
  • Variable-leaved Crepe Jasmine
  • Variable-leaved Crepe Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Peschiera cuspidata Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera diversifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Peschiera heterophylla Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera laevifructa L.Allorge [unknown]
  • Peschiera stenoloba Miers [unknown]
  • Peschiera tenuiflora Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Stenosolen eggersii Markgr. [unknown]
  • Stenosolen grandifolius Markgr. [unknown]
  • Stenosolen heterophyllus (Vahl) Markgr. in Pulle [unknown]
  • Stenosolen holothuria Markgr. ex A.H.Gentry [unknown]
  • Stenosolen stenolobus (Müll.Arg.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana holothuria (Markgr.) Leeuwenb. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana stenoloba Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana tenuiflora Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana urguiculata Rusby [unknown]
  • Stenosolen eggersii glabra Mez [unknown]
  • Stenosolen eggersii pubescens Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana heterophylla (also called 'Variable-leaved 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 heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabernaemontana heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla

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

Tabernaemontana heterophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana heterophylla?

Variegated star apple

What are the uses of Tabernaemontana heterophylla?

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

Where is Tabernaemontana heterophylla native to?

Tabernaemontana heterophylla 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-200726: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.