Tabernaemontana amygdalifolia
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Almond leaf tabernaemontana
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTabernaemontana amygdalifolia is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to southern Mexico, Central America, Cuba, Haiti, and northwestern South America.
Description
A tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family, occurring throughout the tropics.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
An infusion of the leaves sometimes is administered as a laxative in the treatment of biliousness.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America*, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba*, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Europe, Guatemala, Haiti*, Hispaniola, Honduras, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico*, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela, West Indies*,
Other Uses
The latex is said to be used for adulterating chicle.
Notes
There are about 100 Tabernaemontana species. They occur throughout the tropics.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Amatillo, Caimitillo, Cocoguaca, Cojon blanco, Cojon de mico, Cojon de puerco, Cojon macho, Cojoton, Chilindron, Jazmin del monte, Jazmin de perro, Leche de magnesia, Leche de perra, Lechero, Nekudan, Olfato de perro, Palo de mico, Puspiti, Utsubpec
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 648
- Plants of Haiti Smithsonian Institute http://botany.si.edu
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 175
