Tabernaemontana corymbosa
Tabernaemontana corymbosa Roxb. ex Wall.
Tabernaemontana corymbosa is a flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to regions including Brunei, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This species is characterized by its glossy green leaves and faintly sweet-scented flowers, which bloom continuously throughout the year. It is frost-tolerant and typically grows to a height of about 2 meters. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and has several available cultivars.
Description
Tabernaemontana corymbosa, described in 1829 by Roxb. ex Wall., is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is distributed across Brunei, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This plant is known for its evergreen foliage and year-round flowering, with flowers that emit a subtle fragrance. It is adaptable to various growing conditions, including frost, and can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. The plant reaches a height of approximately 2 meters and is available in multiple cultivars.
Distribution
Global · Bangladesh · Borneo · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · Hainan · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Myanmar · Sumatera · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Pagiantha corymbosaPagiantha peninsularisPseudixora sumatranaRandia sumatranaTabernaemontana baviensisTabernaemontana carinataTabernaemontana chinensisTabernaemontana continentalisTabernaemontana continentalis var. pubifloraTabernaemontana cymulosaTabernaemontana hirtaTabernaemontana inaequalifoliaTabernaemontana kwangsiensisTabernaemontana kweichowensisTabernaemontana laoticaTabernaemontana peninsularisTabernaemontana pubitubaTabernaemontana sumatranaTabernaemontana sumatranaTabernaemontana tsiangianaTabernaemontana yunnanensisTabernaemontana yunnanensis var. heterosepalaErvatamia corymbosa var. pubescensErvatamia pauciflora var. minorErvatamia baviensisErvatamia chinensisErvatamia continentalisErvatamia continentalis var. pubifloraErvatamia corymbosaErvatamia hirta
