Tabernaemontana orientalis (Banana Bush) - Image 10

Botanical names: Tabernaemontana orientalis, Ervatamia orientalis, Ervatamia pubescens, Ervatamia floribunda

Common names: Banana Bush, Native Gardenia

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: Asia

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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