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Slingshot

Tabernaemontana laurifolia

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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

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Least Concern
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toadtree
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pinwheel-flower
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Milkwood
Tabernaemontana litoralis
Least Concern
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Pinwheelflower
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slingshot?
The scientific name of Slingshot is Tabernaemontana laurifolia. It belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana.
What is the conservation status of Slingshot?
Slingshot (Tabernaemontana laurifolia) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Slingshot belong to?
Slingshot (Tabernaemontana laurifolia) belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does Slingshot belong to?
Slingshot (Tabernaemontana laurifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Slingshot?
The closest relatives of Slingshot in the genus Tabernaemontana include Adam's-apple-flower, Forest Toad-tree, White milkwood, toadtree, pinwheel-flower.

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 🐾
Milkwood
Tabernaemontana litoralis
LC
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Slingshot
Tabernaemontana laurifolia
NT
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Pinwheelflower
Tabernaemontana divaricata
NE 🐾
giant pinwheel-flower
Tabernaemontana pachysiphon
LC
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