CRAPE JASMINE

Scientific Name: Tabernaemontana Divaricata

Common Names: Crape Jasmine

Description:

Size: This evergreen shrub can grow 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) tall.

Leaves: Glossy, deep green, elliptical leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stems.

Flowers: The defining feature is the beautiful, fragrant white flowers with five narrow petals that bloom in clusters at the branch tips.

Uses:

• Ornamental Plant: Grown for its beautiful and fragrant flowers.
• Traditional Medicine: In some cultures, parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine, but this should only be done under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional due to potential side effects.