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    Crape jasmine: Tabernaemontana divaricata

    Tabernaemontana divaricata is an evergreen shrub native to India and now cultivated


    throughout South East Asia and the warmer regions of continental Asia. It belongs to the family
    Apocynaceae. Tabermontana divaricata is native to tropical areas of India and is widely grown
    for its ornamental value in frost free areas around the world. It is grown almost throughout the
    tropics and subtropics for its attractive and white flowers. The stem of crape jasmine exudes a
    milky latex when broken, hence the name milk flower. It is vernacularly known as East Indian
    rosebay / Pinwheel flower / Moonbeam (English), Chandini (Hindi), Ananta / Tagar (Konkani /
    Marathi), Nanthiyar vattam (Malayalam), Nanthiyar vattai (Tamil), Nandi battallu (Kannada),
    Nandi Vardhanam (Telugu), Sagar (Gujarati), Nandivrksah (Sanskrit). The plant generally grows
    to a height of 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 m). The leaves are large, shiny and deep green and are about 15 cm
    in length and 5.0 cm in width. The (single) flowers have the characteristic 'pinwheel' shape also
    seen in other genera in the family Apocynaceae such as Vinca and Nerium. Both single
    and double-flowered forms are cultivated, the flowers of both forms being white. The flowers of
    the single form are unscented but the double-flowered form has a pleasing fragrance. Crape
    jasmine blooms in spring but flowers appear sporadically almost throughout the year. The waxy
    blossoms are white five-petalled pinwheels that are borne in small clusters on the stem tips.
    Propagation
    Tabemaemontana can be grown from layers or stem cuttings.
    Soil and Climate
    Tabemaemontana coronaria does not require much care. It prefers well drained sandy loam
    soil with acidic to neutral pH. It grows well at sunny locations in tropical and sub-tropical climates
    (plants in bright sunlight produces more blooms) where it receives moderate water throughout the
    year. Prune lightly as required to maintain a proper size and shape.
    Uses
    Flowers are commonly used for Pooja in north and south India. It is an excellent evergreen
    and ornamental bush for lawns and gardens. Abundance of dazzling white flowers justifies the
    name ‘Moonbeam’ – the amazing beauty of its small white flowers under moonlight.

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