Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
320832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 366 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320164

Common Names

  • Ventricose Crown Flower
  • Tabernaemontana Ventricosa
  • Crown Flower

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Synonyms

  • Sarcopharyngia ventricosa (Hochst. ex A.DC.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana usambarensis K.Schum. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia rutshuruensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia usambarensis Stapf [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia ventricosa (Hochst. ex A.DC.) Stapf [unknown]
  • Domkeocarpa pendula Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana ventricosa (also called star jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a milky sap. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana ventricosa 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 ventricosa 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 ventricosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana ventricosa

Tabernaemontana ventricosa can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, including in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tabernaemontana ventricosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana ventricosa?

Tabernaemontana ventricosa

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana ventricosa?

Ventricose Tabernaemontana

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana ventricosa?

Tabernaemontana ventricosa is native to tropical Africa.

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-200978: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.