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alternate-leaved crape jasmine

Tabernaemontana alternifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Alternate-leaved crapé jasmine, scientifically known as Tabernaemontana alternifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking white flowers, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Its various parts are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, wounds, and various ailments through bioactive compounds.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Alternate-Leaved Crape Jasmine
Scientific synonyms
Ervatamia Heyneana · Pagiantha Heyneana · 6 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tabernaemontana alternifolia

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Tabernaemontana, specifically as the species Tabernaemontana alternifolia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Apocynaceae WCVP
Genus Tabernaemontana WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Tabernaemontana alternifolia, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this massive region, the species is specifically documented to grow in India. This limited distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in these tropical areas. Consequently, its natural habitat remains closely tied to the diverse ecosystems of the Indian landscape.

Region Area Source
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Tabernaemontana alternifolia, possesses various components that contribute to its botanical profile, but the fruit serves as a distinct structural element of its reproductive cycle. While many medicinal studies focus on the leaves or bark for their bioactive compounds, the development of the fruit is essential for the dispersal of seeds and the continuation of the species in its natural habitat.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Tabernaemontana alternifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CORONARIDINE, CORONARIDINE HYDROXYINDOLENINE, Ervatine, Tabersonine, Voacristine.

Chemicals reported in Tabernaemontana alternifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CORONARIDINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CORONARIDINE HYDROXYINDOLENINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ervatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tabersonine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Voacristine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Voacristine hydroxyindolenine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
heyneanine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CORONARIDINE

  1. Planta medica

CORONARIDINE HYDROXYINDOLENINE

  1. Planta medica

Ervatine

  1. Planta medica

Tabersonine

  1. Planta medica

Voacristine

  1. Planta medica

Voacristine hydroxyindolenine

  1. Planta medica

heyneanine

  1. Planta medica