Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arborea
ID:
320393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 206 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319725



Common Names

  • Tabernaemontana Arborea
  • Tree Milkwood
  • Tree Corkwood


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Synonyms

  • Peschiera arborea (Rose) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Peschiera schippii (Standl.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana schippii Standl. [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana arborea (also called Arboreal Milkbush, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub, up to 4 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Africa and is found in rainforest, savanna, and dry woodland habitats. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tabernaemontana arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tabernaemontana arborea are white, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are ovoid, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernaemontana arborea is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, with a heel if possible, and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Tabernaemontana arborea

Tabernaemontana arborea is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Tabernaemontana arborea FAQ

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana arborea?

Arborea

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana arborea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America.

What are the characteristics of Tabernaemontana arborea?

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, spreading canopy and a smooth, grey bark. The leaves are glossy green and the flowers are white and fragrant.

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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