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
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.


