Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrinum
ID:
320869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 646 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320201

Common Names

  • Taccarum peregrinum
  • Peregrinum Taccarum
  • Taccarum

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Synonyms

  • Taccarum variabile primum Bertoni [unknown]

Description

Taccarum peregrinum (also called peregrine crape 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

Taccarum peregrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin ailments such as rashes, boils, and abscesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Taccarum peregrinum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Taccarum peregrinum are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Taccarum peregrinum have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taccarum peregrinum 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 Taccarum peregrinum

Taccarum peregrinum can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including in Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.

Taccarum peregrinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taccarum peregrinum?

Taccarum peregrinum

What are the common names of Taccarum peregrinum?

Wandering Taccarum, Wandering Tabernaemontana

What is the natural habitat of Taccarum peregrinum?

It is native to tropical forests in South America

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89173-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.