Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
wullschlaegelii
ID:
320842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 409 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320174

Common Names

  • Wullschlaegel's Crown Flower
  • Tabernaemontana Wullschlaegelii
  • Crown Flower

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Synonyms

  • Tabernaemontana calcicola Urb. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana glaucescens Urb. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana lactea Urb. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana rendlei Stearn [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii glaucescens (Urb.) L.Allorge [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii rendlei (Stearn) L.Allorge [unknown]
  • Anartia wulfschlaegelii Miers [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii (also called Wullschlägel's crape jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a milky sap. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii 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

The flower of Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii 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 wullschlaegelii 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 wullschlaegelii

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

Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii?

Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii?

Wullschlaegel's Tabernaemontana

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii?

Tabernaemontana wullschlaegelii 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-200987: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.