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| Identification |
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Genus
Ervatamia
Species
coronaria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
grape jasmine
Clavel de la India
East Indian rosebay
moonbeam
Family
APOCYNACEAE
Specimen number
S5923
Data source
MedPl p203;Frgnt p336
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Ervatamia coronaria have a mildly fruity aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anthelmintic
dental anesthetic
emollient
febrifuge
antidiarrheal
Medicinal parts
Root
Leaves
Latex
Wood
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Ervatamia coronaria has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an anthelmintic, as a dental anesthetic, as an emollient and as a febrifuge. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Moonbeam (sometimes called Clavel de la India, grape jasmine or East Indian rosebay) requires professional guidance for safe usage. The root and the leaves and the latex and even the wood are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
deliciously fragrant at night
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Fruity
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ervatamia coronaria is a native plant in the natural environment and is thought to originate from India.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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