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Tabernaemontana crassa (Tabernaemontana crassa)

Tabernaemontana crassa, a shrub or small tree from tropical Africa, features glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid harsh afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Conopharyngia crassa (Benth.) Stapf
Conopharyngia durissima (Stapf) Stapf
Conopharyngia gentilii (De Wild.) De Wild.
Conopharyngia jollyana Stapf
Conopharyngia smithii (Stapf) Stapf
Conopharyngia thonneri (T.Durand & De Wild. ex Stapf) Stapf
Gabunia dorotheae Wernham
Gabunia gentilii De Wild.
Sarcopharyngia crassa (Benth.) Boiteau
Sarcopharyngia gentilii (De Wild.) Boiteau
Tabernaemontana durissima Stapf
Tabernaemontana jollyana Pierre ex Stapf
Tabernaemontana smithii Stapf
Tabernaemontana thonneri T.Durand & De Wild. ex Stapf
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusTabernaemontana
  • speciesTabernaemontana crassa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

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