Tabernaemontana dichotoma
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Tabernaemontana |
| Species: | T. dichotoma
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| Tabernaemontana dichotoma | |
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Tabernaemontana dichotoma, commonly known as Eve's apple,[2] is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. The specific epithet refers to the species' dichotomous branches.[2]
Description[edit]
Tabernaemontana dichotoma grows as a shrub or tree, measuring from 2–12 metres (10–40 ft) tall, rarely to 20 m (70 ft). The trunk measures up 30 cm (12 in) in diameter.[3] The plant's latex, fruit and seeds are all poisonous.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Tabernaemontana dichotoma is native to Sri Lanka.[1][2] It occurs at altitudes to around 600 m (2,000 ft).[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Tabernaemontana dichotoma Roxb. ex Wall". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ a b c Quattrocchi, Umberto (2016). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. CRC Press. p. 3651. ISBN 9781482250640. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ a b Ken Fern. "Tabernaemontana dichotoma". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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