Tabernaemontana species for ID.

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Satish Phadke

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Mar 27, 2011, 12:33:04 PM3/27/11
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This Tabernaemontana species was found flowering in large area in Phansad sanctuary near Murud and Roha Konkan.
Shrub(?) 6-8 feet high. Opposite glossy leaves. An Apocyanaceae member. Is it T.alternifolia?
Dr Phadke Satish
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Neil Soares

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Mar 27, 2011, 2:19:56 PM3/27/11
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Affirmative Dr. Phadke. Ervatamia alternifolia [previously Tabernaemontana hayneana syn. T.alternifolia] locally called Nag Kuda is a fairly common plant in Phansad W.L.S.
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                                  Neil Soares.

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