Tabernaemontana sp.

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Tabernaemontana is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Central, and South America. These plants feature large, glossy, dark green leaves arranged oppositely, with smooth margins and prominent veins. When damaged, they exude a characteristic milky sap. The flowers are funnel-shaped or star-like, often with twisted petals that resemble a pinwheel. They are typically white or creamy and sometimes emit a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. Blooming is often profuse throughout the warm seasons. Tabernaemontana makes an attractive landscape plant, suitable for hedges or as a standalone specimen. It can also be grown in containers and overwintered indoors in cooler climates.

Similar plants:

• Rauvolfia verticillata, Cerbera chinensis, Dissolaena verticillata, Ervatamia ophiorhizoides, Rauvolfia yunnanensis, Tabernaemontana densiflora (Devil Pepper)
• Stemmadenia galeottiana, Tabernaemontana litoralis, Stemmadenia litoralis (Lechoso, Milky Way Tree)
• Stemmadenia grandiflora, Tabernaemontana grandiflora (Wedding Tree, Huevos de gato, Lechugo, Venenillo)
• Tabernaemontana africana (Samoan Gardenia)
• Tabernaemontana aurantiaca (Orange Milkwood)
• Tabernaemontana australis (Australian Pinweel)
• Tabernaemontana corymbosa (Flower of Love)
• Tabernaemontana crassa, Conopharyngia crassa, Conopharyngia durissima (Adam's Apple)
• Tabernaemontana divaricata Flore Pleno, Hollarhena densiflora, Tabernaemontana coronaria (Crape Jasmine, Carnation of India, East Indian Rosebay, Adam's Apple, Nero's Crown, Coffee Rose, Crepe Gardenia)
• Tabernaemontana divaricata, Ervatamia divaricata, Ervatamia coronaria (Pinwheel Jasmine, Crape Jasmine, Crepe Gardenia)