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General Information

Tabernaemontana sphaerocarpa is a tree that usually grows 5 - 15 metres tall, with occasional specimens to 20 metres. The bole can be 10 - 40cm in diameter[]
The tree is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. It is often planted as an ornamental in gardens and cemeteries[].

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant are considered to be poisonous in Java[310.

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia.

Habitat

Forests at elevations up to 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction of the bark is rubbed on the skin as a treatment against fever[].

The crushed leaves, mixed with chalk, are applied to the forehead as a treatment against eye infections[]. The leaves are applied topically to sprained ankles[].

The latex is a cure for various skin afflictions[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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