Tabernaemontana peduncularis
Wall.
Apocynaceae
Ervatamia graciliflora (Wall.) Lace
Ervatamia langbianensis Lý
Ervatamia peduncularis (Wall.) King & Gamble
Ervatamia repeunsis Pierre ex Spire
Tabernaemontana collignonae Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.
Tabernaemontana graciliflora Wall.
Tabernaemontana langbianensis (Lý) Lý
Tabernaemontana repoevensis Pierre ex Pit.
Common Name:
General Information
Tabernaemontana peduncularis is a shrub or a tree that can grow from1 - 5 metres tall. The bole can be 2.5 - 3.5cm in diameter[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
The plant is considered poisonous[
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Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia.
Habitat
Forest understoreys at elevations from sea-level to 1,700 metres[
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 3.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The plant flowers and fruits throughout the year[
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the roots is used as a steam bath to alleviate ulcerations of the nose. Likewise a decoction is drunk to treat ulceration of the nose in tertiary syphilis[
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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