Tabernaemontana corymbosa
Roxb. ex Wall.
Apocynaceae
Ervatamia baviensis (Pit.) Pichon
Ervatamia corymbosa (Roxb. ex Wall.) King & Gamble
Ervatamia hirta (Hook.f.) King & Gamble
Ervatamia inaequalifolia (Lütjeh. & Ooststr.) Pichon
Ervatamia jasminiflora Ridl.
Ervatamia laotica (Pit.) Pichon
Ervatamia pauciflora Ridl.
Pagiantha corymbosa (Roxb. ex Wall.) Markgr.
Pagiantha peninsularis Kerr.
Pseudixora sumatrana Miq.
Randia sumatrana (Miq.) Miq.
Tabernaemontana baviensis Pit
Tabernaemontana carinata Lütjeh. & Ooststr.
Tabernaemontana chinensis Merr.
Tabernaemontana cymulosa Miq.
Tabernaemontana hirta Hook.f.
Tabernaemontana inaequalifolia Lütjeh. & Ooststr.
Tabernaemontana laotica Pit.
Tabernaemontana pubituba Merr.
Tabernaemontana sumatrana (Miq.) Hallier f.
Tabernaemontana sumatrana Merr.
Common Name:
General Information
Tabernaemontana corymbosa is a shrub or small tree growing 0.8 - 8 metres tall[
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- Flora of China
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- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
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- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
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- 1994
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- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[
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- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
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Known Hazards
In Thailand and Malaysia, the roots are an ingredient of arrow poison[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Botanical References
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- Flora of China
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Indo-China, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Mixed woods, brushwoods, at elevations of 500 - 1,700 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]. Scrub or forest from sea-level to 1,500 metres[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]
Properties
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The plant flowers and fruits throughout the year in areas without a pronounced seasonal climate[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The pounded roots, a poultice of the leaves, a decoction of the bark, juice from the plant, or an infusion of the inner bark or the roots are all used to remedy various syphilitic afflictions[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The bark and leaves are used for the treatment of fractures[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
The sap of the leaves is applied to sores[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The roots are used during and after confinement[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
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- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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