Tabernaemontana angulata

Tabernaemontana angulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Tabernaemontana
Species:
T. angulata
Binomial name
Tabernaemontana angulata
Mart. ex Müll.Arg.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Anacampta angulata (Mart. ex Müll.Arg.) Miers
  • Bonafousia angulata (Mart. ex Müll.Arg.) Boiteau & L.Allorge
  • Bonafousia silvae L.Allorge

Tabernaemontana angulata is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Brazil.[2]

Use

In traditional Yanomami medicine, drinking a bark infusion from T. angulata is a treatment for intestinal worms.[3]

References

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Tabernaemontana angulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T148752403A148752405. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T148752403A148752405.en. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Tabernaemontana angulata Mart. ex Müll.Arg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  3. ^ Federico Dajas; Felicia Rivera-Megret (2011). "Chapter 23. Herbal Medicines in the Developing World: South America". In Bagetta, G.; et al. (eds.). Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plant-derived Medicines for Human Health. p. 443.


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