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Milkwood

Tabernaemontana litoralis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Colombia and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Enzianartige)
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Species
Tabernaemontana litoralis (Milkwood)

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Adam's-apple-flower
Tabernaemontana crassa
Least Concern
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Forest Toad-tree
Tabernaemontana ventricosa
Least Concern
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White milkwood
Tabernaemontana alba
Least Concern
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toadtree
Tabernaemontana elegans
Least Concern
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pinwheel-flower
Tabernaemontana catharinensis
Least Concern
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Slingshot
Tabernaemontana laurifolia
Near Threatened
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Pinwheelflower
Tabernaemontana divaricata
Not Evaluated
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giant pinwheel-flower
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Milkwood?
The scientific name of Milkwood is Tabernaemontana litoralis. It belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana.
What is the conservation status of Milkwood?
Milkwood (Tabernaemontana litoralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Milkwood live?
Milkwood is found in Distributed across Colombia and United States.. Countries include Colombia, United States.
What family does Milkwood belong to?
Milkwood (Tabernaemontana litoralis) belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
Is Milkwood endangered?
No, Milkwood (Tabernaemontana litoralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Milkwood belong to?
Milkwood (Tabernaemontana litoralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Milkwood?
The closest relatives of Milkwood in the genus Tabernaemontana include Adam's-apple-flower, Forest Toad-tree, White milkwood, toadtree, pinwheel-flower.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Tabernaemontana — 9 Species

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Adam's-apple-flower
Tabernaemontana crassa
LC 🐾
Forest Toad-tree
Tabernaemontana ventricosa
LC 🐾
White milkwood
Tabernaemontana alba
LC 🐾
toadtree
Tabernaemontana elegans
LC 🐾
pinwheel-flower
Tabernaemontana catharinensis
LC
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Milkwood
Tabernaemontana litoralis
LC
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Slingshot
Tabernaemontana laurifolia
NT 🐾
Pinwheelflower
Tabernaemontana divaricata
NE 🐾
giant pinwheel-flower
Tabernaemontana pachysiphon
LC
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