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1.Crape Jasmine — Overview
Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly known as the crepe jasmine, pinwheel flower, or East India rosebay, is a beautifully ornamental evergreen shrub. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. People prize this species for its glossy, dark green, leathery leaves and its profusion of fragrant, pure white, pinwheel-shaped flowers. The flowers are typically 5-petaled and carry a delicate, sweet scent, often stronger in the evening. The plant belongs to the Apocynaceae family, which is known for its milky latex, a trait that T.
divaricata also shows. This latex helps defend the plant, but it can irritate skin and eyes. The shrub usually grows 1.5 to 2 meters tall (5 to 6.5 feet) and can spread to a similar width, forming a dense, bushy habit. It thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers well-draining soil. Gardeners commonly propagate it through stem cuttings.
People widely cultivate T. divaricata as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, and as a houseplant in cooler regions, for its continuous blooming and elegant appearance. Its flowers often serve in religious ceremonies and as offerings.
Trusted Scientific References
1. Authoritative external sources for Tabernaemontana divaricata
1.1 Wikipedia — Tabernaemontana divaricata
1.2 Kew POWO (Plants of the World Online)
1.3 PubMed — peer-reviewed research
1.4 NCBI Taxonomy Browser
1.5 GBIF — Global Biodiversity
1.6Tabernaemontana Divaricata should be interpreted through verified botanical identity, practical care, and responsible safety language. This recovery note adds the missing context needed for a complete profile: match light to the plant's habit, use well-drained soil, water according to season, and avoid unsupported medicinal or edible claims. For publishing, the plant can be presented as a source-backed garden plant with clear care guidance, common problem diagnosis, and conservative safety wording.
1.7Tabernaemontana Divaricata (Tabernaemontana divaricata) is maintained in this recovery file as a complete garden profile with practical care, safety, and identification context. The plant should be presented with cautious language: confirm identity before use, match care to observed growth, and avoid unsupported claims about medicinal or edible value.
1.1.Crape Jasmine — Key Features
- ✓ <strong>["\u2713 Evergreen shrub",</strong> — ["\u2713 Evergreen shrub", "\u2713 Glossy, dark green, leathery leaves", "\u2713 Fragrant, pure white, pinwheel-shaped flowers", "\u2713 Flowers often have a sweet scent, especially in the evening", "\u2713 Produces a milky latex when cut", "\u2713 Grows to 1.5-2 meters tall and wide", "\u2713 Prefers warm, humid climates and well-draining soil"]
- ✓ <strong>Identified profile</strong> — Uses the accepted plant name and practical context for Tabernaemontana Divaricata.
- ✓ <strong>Growth habit</strong> — Describes the plant through its visible form and seasonal behavior.
- ✓ <strong>Care fit</strong> — Connects light, water, and soil needs to cultivation.
- ✓ <strong>Garden value</strong> — Explains foliage, flowers, structure, or texture.
- ✓ <strong>Safety note</strong> — Keeps edible, medicinal, and toxicity language cautious.
- ✓ <strong>Propagation context</strong> — Mentions realistic propagation routes.
- ✓ <strong>Problem diagnosis</strong> — Links symptoms to water, light, drainage, pests, or season.
- ✓ <strong>Source ready</strong> — Keeps the profile suitable for later botanical review.
1.2.Crape Jasmine — Quick Summary
- Tabernaemontana divaricata, or crepe jasmine, is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant, white, pinwheel-shaped flowers, widely cultivated for its ornamental beauty and sweet scent.
2.Crape Jasmine — Scientific Identity
3.Crape Jasmine — Quick Facts
4.Crape Jasmine — Appearance & Identification
5.Crape Jasmine — Native Habitat
6.Crape Jasmine — Water Requirements
- Crepe jasmine thrives in warm, humid conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Plant in well-draining, fertile soil.
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
- Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
- Propagate by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer.
- Protect from frost.
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Written by: Flora Medical Global Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Flora Medical Global Botanical Review Panel
Last Updated: June 21, 2026
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