Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
iboga
ID:
320851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 783 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320183



Common Names

  • Tabernanthe iboga
  • Iboga Tabernanthe
  • Tabernanthe


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Synonyms

  • Iboga vateriana J.Braun & K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe albiflora Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe bocca Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe mannii Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe pubescens Pichon [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe subsessilis Stapf [unknown]
  • Tabernanthe tenuiflora Stapf [unknown]

Description

Tabernanthe iboga (also called Iboga 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

Tabernanthe iboga 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabernanthe iboga 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 iboga

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

Tabernanthe iboga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabernanthe iboga?

Tabernanthe iboga

What is the common name of Tabernanthe iboga?

Iboga Tabernanthe

What is the natural habitat of Tabernanthe iboga?

Tabernanthe iboga 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