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Tabernaemontana divaricata Crepe Jasmine, Pinwheel Flower

Edward F.Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 1/22/2024

Reviewed At: 11/30/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp568-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly known as Crepe Jasmine or Pinwheel Flower. It describes the plant’s round, evergreen form, large glossy dark green leaves, and waxy white, ruffle-edged flowers that are especially fragrant at night. The document highlights the plant’s growth habits, preferred growing conditions, and uses in landscaping, such as mass plantings, specimen plants, and hedges. Additionally, it addresses the plant’s moderate drought tolerance, soil preferences, and minimal pest issues, making it a versatile and attractive option for various garden settings. Publication date: October, 1999. 

About this Publication

This document is FPS-568, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Tabernaemontana divaricata Crepe Jasmine, Pinwheel Flower. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp568-1999

Authors

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Publication #FPS-568