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Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Synonyms: | Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Flore Pleno' |
| Common Name: | Double-Flowered Crepe Jasmine, East Indian Rosebay, Susun Kelapa, Susoh Ayam |
This evergreen shrub boasts showy clusters of white and waxy multipetalous flowers, backed by large and shiny dark green leaves. Flowering all year round, this double-flowered Crepe Jasmine creates a lush tropical vibe, excellent as a hedge plant or grown on patios.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 1.5 m to 2 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 1.5 m to 2 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northern India to Malaya |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Disturbed Area / Open Ground) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and wide with double-petalled flowers. |
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| Foliage | Large and glossy dark green leaves with wavy margins and pointed tips. |
| Flowers | Large, waxy white flowers with double petals, about 4 cm in diameter, slightly fragrant. |
| Fruit | Hard pod, green. |
| Habitat | Found on disturbed areas, lawns, gardens. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained soils and prefers fertile soil. Plant flowers best under bright but filtered sunlight, tolerant to full sun. Apply flwering fertilizer to encourage blooming. |
| Etymology | Genus Tabernaemontana is named after Jakob Theodor von Bergzaben (1520 - 1590) (Latinised surname Tabernaemontanus meaning "tavern in the mountain"), who was a German herbalist. Species divaricata means wide-spreading or divaricate. The cultivar Flore Pleno means double-flowered. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Ideal for its showy double flowered flowers and glossy green leaves, it is suitable as an accent plant or hedge in parks and gardens. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, General, Hedge / Screening, Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting (Flower Nectar), Moth Food Plant (Flower Nectar) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Good |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Pruning | Regular pruning |
| Fertilizing | Apply flowering fertilizer to encourage blooming. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate, Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Branch Angle (wrt vertical) | Woody |
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| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
| Bark as Host | Conducive |
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped, Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Flower Size | 4 cm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 1194 |
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| Species ID | 2487 |
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