Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
undulata
ID:
320827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 20 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320159



Common Names

  • Undulate Crown Flower
  • Tabernaemontana Undulata
  • Crown Flower


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Synonyms

  • Peschiera surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Stemmadenia nervosa Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana albescens Rusby [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana meyeri G.Don [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana obliqua (Miers) Leeuwenb. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana perrottetii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bonafousia obliqua Miers [unknown]
  • Bonafousia perrottetii Miers [unknown]
  • Bonafousia undulata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bonafousia undulata ovalifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Echites brasiliensis Thunb. [unknown]
  • Anacampta albescens (Rusby) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Anartia meyeri Miers [unknown]

Description

Tabernaemontana undulata (also called East Indian rosebay, 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 undulata 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 undulata 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 undulata 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 undulata

Tabernaemontana undulata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is typically found in moist forests and woodlands.

Tabernaemontana undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernaemontana undulata?

Tabernaemontana undulata

What is the common name of Tabernaemontana undulata?

Undulate Tabernaemontana

What is the natural habitat of Tabernaemontana undulata?

Tabernaemontana undulata 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-200973: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.