Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
elliptica
ID:
320850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Leeuwenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(5): 1 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320182



Common Names

  • Tabernanthe elliptica
  • Elliptica Tabernanthe
  • Tabernanthe


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Synonyms

  • Daturicarpa elliptica Stapf [unknown]
  • Daturicarpa firmula Stapf [unknown]
  • Daturicarpa lanceolata Stapf [unknown]

Description

Tabernanthe elliptica (also called elliptic 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

Tabernanthe elliptica 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 Tabernanthe elliptica 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

Tabernanthe elliptica 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 Tabernanthe elliptica

Tabernanthe elliptica can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, including in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tabernanthe elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernanthe elliptica?

Tabernanthe elliptica

What is the common name of Tabernanthe elliptica?

Elliptic Tabernanthe

What is the natural habitat of Tabernanthe elliptica?

Tabernanthe elliptica is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Tabernanthe genus

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-200995: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.