Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
mixtecana
ID:
1324283

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Alvarado & Juárez-Jaimes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 83: 336 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336737

Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Mixtecana
  • Mixtec Tabernaemontana
  • Mixtec Tree

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Description

Tabernaemontana mixtecana (also called 'Mixtec Tabernaemontana', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It has an erect stem, with oblong leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana mixtecana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabernaemontana mixtecana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana mixtecana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is hardy to USDA Zone 9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana mixtecana

Tabernaemontana mixtecana is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Tabernaemontana mixtecana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana mixtecana?

Tabernaemontana mixtecana

What kind of plant is Tabernaemontana mixtecana?

It is a species of flowering plant

Where is Tabernaemontana mixtecana found?

It is found in Mexico

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

Verónica Juárez-Jaimes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juárez-Jaimes' in the authors string.
Leonardo O. Alvarado-Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Alvarado' in the authors string.