Shrub

Crape Jasmine

Tabernaemontana divaricata

"Tagar (তগর)"

Quick Facts

Crape Jasmine

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Shrub

Family

Apocynaceae

Growing Area

Central and southern Bangladesh, widely cultivated in gardens

Habitat

Gardens, forest edges, roadsides

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Planting Time

Monsoon season (June–August)

Use Value

Ornamental, traditional medicine (roots used for fever and eye ailments), used in religious offerings

Bloom Months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

About

Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly called pinwheel flower, crape jasmine, Ceylon jasmine, East India rosebay, and Nero's crown, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. In zones where it is not hardy it is grown as a house/glasshouse plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. The stem exudes a milky latex when broken, whence comes the name milk flower.

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