Tabernaemontana litoralis
Milkwood
Also known as: Echites bignoniiflorus Schltdl. +9 more
- Echites bignoniiflorus Schltdl.
- Odontostigma galeottianum A.Rich.
- Peschiera litoralis (Kunth) Miers
- Stemmadenia bella Miers
- Stemmadenia bignoniiflora (Schltdl.) Miers
- Stemmadenia galeottiana (A.Rich.) Miers
- Stemmadenia greenmanii Woodson
- Stemmadenia insignis Miers
- Stemmadenia litoralis (Kunth) L.Allorge
- Stemmadenia macrophylla Greenm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Tabernaemontana litoralis (commonly known as Milkwood) is a shrub or tree within the Apocynaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Hawaii