Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1880: 362 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320206
Common Names
- Taccarum warmingii
- Warmingii Taccarum
- Taccarum
Description
Taccarum warmingii (also called Warming'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
Taccarum warmingii 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 warmingii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Taccarum warmingii are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Taccarum warmingii have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taccarum warmingii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Taccarum warmingii
Taccarum warmingii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America, including in Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.
Taccarum warmingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taccarum warmingii?
Taccarum warmingii
What are the common names of Taccarum warmingii?
Warming's Taccarum, Warming's Tabernaemontana
What is the natural habitat of Taccarum warmingii?
It is native to tropical forests in South America
Species in the Taccarum genus
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,