Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
320764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1273 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320096

Common Names

  • Beaked Crown Flower
  • Tabernaemontana Rostrata
  • Crown Flower

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Description

Tabernaemontana rostrata (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 rostrata 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

The flower of Tabernaemontana rostrata is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, spherical seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana rostrata 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 rostrata

Tabernaemontana rostrata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is typically found in moist forests and woodlands.

Tabernaemontana rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana rostrata?

Tabernaemontana rostrata

What are the common names of Tabernaemontana rostrata?

Beaked Tabernaemontana, Beaked Crepe Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana rostrata?

It is native to tropical forests in South America

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,

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