Tabernaemontana coffeoides

Tabernaemontana coffeoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Tabernaemontana
Species:
T. coffeoides
Binomial name
Tabernaemontana coffeoides
Synonyms[2]
List
  • Conopharyngia coffeoides (Bojer ex A.DC.) Summerh.
  • Hazunta coffeoides (Bojer ex A.DC.) Pichon
  • Ervatamia membranacea (A.DC.) Markgr.
  • Ervatamia methuenii Stapf & M.L.Green
  • Ervatamia modesta (Baker) Stapf
  • Hazunta angustifolia Pichon
  • Hazunta costata Markgr.
  • Hazunta graciliflora Pichon
  • Hazunta membranacea (A.DC.) Pichon
  • Hazunta modesta (Baker) Pichon
  • Hazunta silicicola Pichon
  • Hazunta velutina Pichon
  • Tabernaemontana membranacea A.DC.
  • Tabernaemontana modesta Baker

Tabernaemontana coffeoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.[2] It grows as a shrub or small tree up to 10 m (30 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm (8 in). Its fragrant flowers feature white corolla lobes. Its habitat is on dunes or on rocks in dry forest, bush or savanna from sea level to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) altitude. Local medicinal uses include for weight loss and to combat fatigue.[3] Tabernaemontana coffeoides is native to the Comoros and Madagascar.[1] It is rich in pharmacologically interesting indole alkaloids.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Andriamanohera, A.M. (2020). "Tabernaemontana coffeoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T64563628A64565558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T64563628A64565558.en. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "Tabernaemontana coffeoides Bojer ex A.DC". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  3. ^ Medicinal Plants. PROTA. 2008. pp. 587–589. ISBN 978-9-05782-204-9.
  4. ^ Useful Tropical Plants Database

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