Tabernaemontana is a genus of 100-110 species of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, with a pan-tropical distribution. They are shrubs and small trees growing to 1-15 m tall. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, 3-25 cm long, with milky sap. The flowers are fragrant, white, 1-5 cm diameter.
Some members of the genus Tabernaemontana are used as additives to some versions of the psychedelic drink Ayahuasca.[1]
Ervatamia is one of the many synonyms for the genus.
