More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Gentians, Dogbanes, and Madders of Zihuatanejo
ORDER GENTIANALES
Tabernaemontana ochoterenae
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Gentians, Dogbanes, Madders, and Allies (Order Gentianales)
-Dogbane Family (Family Apocynaceae)
-Subfamily Rauvolfioideae
-Tribe Tabernaemontaneae
-Subtribe Tabernaemontaninae
-Genus Tabernaemontana
-Tabernaemontana ochoterenae
Tabernaemontana ochoterenae is a species of large evergreen shrub native to Central America. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in tropical rainforests and lowland deciduous forests. Its range extends from Mexico to Panama. In traditional medicine, its bark is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. This plant has beautiful yellow flowers with five petals that are fragrant and long-lasting. Its bright green leaves are glossy and oval in shape.
Description
Tabernaemontana ochoterenae is a tropical flowering shrub or small tree in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
It has glossy green leaves and produces white, often fragrant, flowers with a characteristic pinwheel-like arrangement of petals.
Like many members of Tabernaemontana, it contains milky latex and may produce paired fruits containing seeds.
Common names are not consistently established for this species.
Range
It is native to Mexico, where it occurs in tropical regions, including the Pacific coastal region.
It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
Grows in tropical dry forests, woodland margins, and other warm habitats with seasonal rainfall.
May occur in partially shaded sites and along forest edges, where well-drained soils support its growth.