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Pinwheelflower

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Tabernaemontana divaricata (Pinwheelflower)

Names in Other Languages

French fleur d'amour

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Forest Toad-tree

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pinwheel-flower

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Milkwood

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Slingshot

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giant pinwheel-flower

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pinwheelflower?

The scientific name of Pinwheelflower is Tabernaemontana divaricata. It belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana.

Where does Pinwheelflower live?

Pinwheelflower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Ecuador, Laos, Marshall Islands, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Pinwheelflower belong to?

Pinwheelflower (Tabernaemontana divaricata) belongs to the genus Tabernaemontana, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does Pinwheelflower belong to?

Pinwheelflower (Tabernaemontana divaricata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Pinwheelflower?

The closest relatives of Pinwheelflower in the genus Tabernaemontana include Adam's-apple-flower, Forest Toad-tree, White milkwood, toadtree, pinwheel-flower.