Tabernaemontana dichotoma

Tabernaemontana dichotoma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Tabernaemontana
Species:	T. dichotoma
Binomial name
Tabernaemontana dichotoma Roxb. ex Wall.
Synonyms
Cerbera dichotoma G.Lodd. Ervatamia dichotoma (Roxb. ex Wall.) Burkill Pagiantha dichotoma (Roxb. ex Wall.) Markgr. Rejoua dichotoma (Roxb. ex Wall.) Gamble Tabernaemontana laurifolia Ker Gawl. Tanghinia dichotoma G.Don

Tabernaemontana dichotoma, commonly known as Eve's apple, is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. The specific epithet refers to the species' dichotomous branches.

Description

Tabernaemontana dichotoma grows as a shrub or tree, measuring from 2–12 metres (10–40 ft) tall, rarely to 20 m (70 ft). The trunk measures up 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. The plant's latex, fruit and seeds are all poisonous.

Distribution and habitat

Tabernaemontana dichotoma is native to Sri Lanka. It occurs at altitudes to around 600 m (2,000 ft).