Crepe Jasmine
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Crepe Jasmine
tabernaemontana divaricata
The Crepe Jasmine is a beautiful flowering plant that has shiny green leaves and lovely white flowers. It often grows in gardens and can make any space look magical!
Habitat: Crepe Jasmine is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in gardens and parks.
Appearance
The Crepe Jasmine is a tropical evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves. It has pristine white, star-shaped flowers with five petals that swirl like tiny pinwheels, making it visually distinct from true jasmine vines.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusTabernaemontana
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a cousin to the colorful Frangipani flowers.
Its milky sap can seal cuts in the plant!
Its petals twist like a tiny pinwheel!
The white flowers glow subtly at night.
Special abilities
Ability
Night Scent Beacon
Crepe Jasmine flowers release a sweet fragrance at night, which helps it attract nocturnal moths for pollination.
Ability
Healing Sap
Crepe Jasmine has a milky white sap that helps it seal wounds and deters herbivores from munching on its leaves.
Ability
Continuous Bloomer
Crepe Jasmine can produce flowers almost continuously in warm climates, helping it maximize its chances for reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Tobacco hornworm moth
Manduca sexta
attracted to night fragrance
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
sips nectar during the day
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Crape JasmineEast Indian RosebayPinwheel Flower
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Crepe Jasmine?
150-300 cm
How wide does Crepe Jasmine spread?
100-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Crepe Jasmine?
3-5 cm
When does Crepe Jasmine bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is Crepe Jasmine edible?
No
Is Crepe Jasmine toxic?
Mild
What is Crepe Jasmine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Crepe Jasmine pollinated?
Insect
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