Pinwheel Flower

(Tabernaemontana divaricata)

Pinwheel Flower (Tabernaemontana divaricata)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly known as Pinwheel Flower, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia. It thrives in the understory where it receives dappled sunlight. Typically, it grows to a height of 1.5–1.8 meters (5–6 ft) with a similar spread. The plant features large, shiny, deep green leaves that are about 15 cm (6 in) in length and 5 cm (2 in) in width. The waxy, fragrant blossoms are white and found in small clusters on the stem tips, blooming mainly in spring but with sporadic flowers appearing throughout the year. The flowers exhibit a characteristic ’pinwheel’ shape, a trait shared with other genera in the Apocynaceae family, such as Vinca and Nerium. Both single and double-flowered cultivars are popular, with the double-flowered form being particularly showy.

Pinwheel Flower is valued for its ornamental flowers, which are highly fragrant and add a tropical feel to gardens. It is often used in border planting, as a specimen plant, or as a container plant in regions where it is not hardy. It requires full sun to part shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil to thrive. While it is relatively easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects. The plant’s milky latex can be an irritant, so caution is advised when handling. In colder climates, it is commonly grown as a houseplant or in a greenhouse.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub
Height: 5-6 feet
Width: 5-8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia, with dappled sunlight

Other Names

Common Names: Adam’s-Apple , East Indian Rose Bay , Crepe-Jessamine , Crape Jasmine , East India Rosebay , Nero’s Crown , Pinwheel-Flower , Crape-Gardenia , Crape-Jasmine , Butterfly-Gardenia

Scientific Names: Tabernaemontana divaricata , Tabernaemontana coronaria , Tabernaemontana citrifolia , Vinca alba , Ervatamia coronaria , Ervatamia divaricata , Ervatamia flabelliformis , Tabernaemontana discolor , Nerium coronarium , Tabernaemontana flabelliformis

GBIF Accepted Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.