Tabernaemontana citrifolia, also known as the "West Indian jasmine," is a plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the West Indies and is commonly found in tropical regions. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes and is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. With its beautiful appearance and potential medicinal properties, Tabernaemontana citrifolia is a valuable plant in the Apocynaceae family.

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Scientific name	Authority	First published in
Tabernaemontana citrifolia var. lanceolata	(Miers) L.Allorge	Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 30: 18 (1985)
Tabernaemontana lanceolata	Miers	Apocyn. S. Amer. 268. t. 7. 1878 [May-June 1878]
Tabernaemontana plumieri	E.H.L.Krause	Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 32(2): 344 (1914)
Ervatamia citrifolia	(L.) M.R.Almeida	Fl. Maharashtra 3A: 206 (2001)

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Language	Common/alternative name
English	milkwood
French	bois-lait

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- Mexico
  - Mexico Gulf
  - Mexico Southeast

Southern America click to expand
- Caribbean
  - Cuba
  - Dominican Republic
  - Haiti
  - Leeward Islands
  - Southwest Caribbean
  - Trinidad-Tobago
  - Windward Islands

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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0000319784
USDA Plants	TACI
Tropicos	1800795
INPN	630772
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82055-1
The Plant List	kew-200629
Open Tree Of Life	536682
NCBI Taxonomy	141615
IPNI	82055-1
iNaturalist	291821
GBIF	3169629
Freebase	/m/012dtbx_
EPPO	TAECI
USDA GRIN	36162
Wikipedia	Tabernaemontana_citrifolia

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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Traditional Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antituberculosis Drugs: A System Review

Xu Y, Liang B, Kong C, Sun Z

Biomed Res Int

08-Sep-2021

PMCID:	PMC8448615
doi:	10.1155/2021/9910365
PMID:	34541000

A Systematic Review on Comparative Analysis, Toxicology, and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants Against Haemonchus contortus

Ali R, Rooman M, Mussarat S, Norin S, Ali S, Adnan M, Khan SN

Front Pharmacol

10-May-2021

PMCID:	PMC8141741
doi:	10.3389/fphar.2021.644027
PMID:	34040520

Plant-Based Indole Alkaloids: A Comprehensive Overview from a Pharmacological Perspective

Omar F, Tareq AM, Alqahtani AM, Dhama K, Sayeed MA, Emran TB, Simal-Gandara J

Molecules

15-Apr-2021

PMCID:	PMC8071433
doi:	10.3390/molecules26082297
PMID:	33921093

Major Bioactive Alkaloids and Biological Activities of Tabernaemontana Species (Apocynaceae)

Naidoo CM, Naidoo Y, Dewir YH, Murthy HN, El-Hendawy S, Al-Suhaibani N

Plants (Basel)

05-Feb-2021

PMCID:	PMC7915066
doi:	10.3390/plants10020313
PMID:	33562893

Anthelmintic activity of acetone extracts from South African plants used on egg hatching of Haemonchus contortus

Fouche G, Sakong BM, Adenubi OT, Pauw E, Leboho T, Wellington KW, Elof JN

Onderstepoort J Vet Res

28-Jul-2016

PMCID:	PMC6238697
doi:	10.4102/ojvr.v83i1.1164
PMID:	27543148

The use of Amerindian charm plants in the Guianas

van Andel T, Ruysschaert S, Boven K, Daly L

J Ethnobiol Ethnomed

15-Sep-2015

PMCID:	PMC4570145
doi:	10.1186/s13002-015-0048-9
PMID:	26369661

Activity of Cuban Plants Extracts against Leishmania amazonensis

García M, Monzote L, Scull R, Herrera P

ISRN Pharmacol

15-Mar-2012

PMCID:	PMC3316957
doi:	10.5402/2012/104540
PMID:	22530133

Contribution à l'Étude des Tabemaemontanées Américaines, VI. Alcaloïdes des Feuilles de Tabernaemontana citrifolia

J. Abaul, É. Philogène, P. Bourgeois, A. Ahond, C. Poupat, P. Potier

American Chemical Society (ACS)

17-Mar-2005

doi:	10.1021/NP50066A013

Studies on Natural Products from Cuban Plants. Alkaloids from <i>Tabernaemontana citrifolia</i>

James P. Kutney, Ileana Perez

Wiley

28-Dec-2004

doi:	10.1002/HLCA.19820650729

Antimycobacterial activity of chemically defined natural substances from the Caribbean flora in Guadeloupe.

Rastogi N, Abaul J, Goh KS, Devallois A, Philogène E, Bourgeois P

FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol

01-Apr-1998

doi:	10.1111/J.1574-695X.1998.TB01136.X
PMID:	9626931

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Aspidospermatan-type alkaloids
(5alpha,12R,19alpha)-2,3-Didehydro-6alpha,7alpha-epoxyaspidospermidine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester	317834	Click to see CCC12CC(=C3C4(C1N(CC4)CC5C2O5)C6=CC=CC=C6N3)C(=O)OC	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Lochnericine	11382599	Click to see CCC12CC(=C3C4(C1N(CC4)CC5C2O5)C6=CC=CC=C6N3)C(=O)OC	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Ibogan-type alkaloids
(-)-Voacangine	10361692	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	368.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
(1R,15S)-17-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene	89578867	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC	310.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1574-695X.1998.TB01136.X
(1S)-1-[(1R,15S,17S,18R)-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraen-17-yl]ethanol	163193354	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)O	326.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
10-Methoxyibogamine	442108	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC	310.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1574-695X.1998.TB01136.X
6,9-Methano-5H-pyrido[1',2':1,2]azepino[4,5-b]indole, 7-ethyl-6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,13-octahydro-, [6R-(6alpha,6abeta,7beta,9alpha)]-	500053	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45	280.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
CID 3582412	3582412	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC)O	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Coronardine	278173	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)OC	338.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Coronaridine	73489	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)C(=O)OC	338.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Ibogamin-20-ol, 12-methoxy-, (4a,20S)-	12310765	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)O	326.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Ibogamine	100217	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45	280.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Ibogamine-18-carboxylic acid, 12-methoxy-, methyl ester	363270	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	368.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1574-695X.1998.TB01136.X https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1R,15S,17R,18S)-17-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	134688048	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	368.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1574-695X.1998.TB01136.X
methyl (1S,10R,15R,17S,18S)-17-ethyl-10-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2,4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	21604116	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4(C3=NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)O)C(=O)OC	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,10S,15R,17S,18S)-17-ethyl-10-hydroxy-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2,4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	22296670	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4(C3=NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)O)C(=O)OC	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,15R,17S,18S)-17-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-methoxy-14-oxo-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	163189231	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3(C1N(C2=O)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC)O	398.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,15R,17S,18S)-17-ethyl-7-methoxy-14-oxo-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	12110672	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2=O)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,17S,18S)-17-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	163187265	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC)O	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,17S,18S)-17-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	163188392	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	368.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Methyl 12-methoxy-19-oxoibogamine-18-carboxylate	3083798	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2=O)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC	382.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Methyl 17-(1-hydroxyethyl)-7-methoxy-14-oxo-3,13-diazapentacyclo[13.3.1.02,10.04,9.013,18]nonadeca-2(10),4(9),5,7-tetraene-1-carboxylate	73746337	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3(C1N(C2=O)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC)O	398.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Voacangine hydroxyindolenine	633463	Click to see CCC1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4(C3=NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)O)C(=O)OC	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Voacristine	196982	Click to see CC(C1CC2CC3(C1N(C2)CCC4=C3NC5=C4C=C(C=C5)OC)C(=O)OC)O	384.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Macroline alkaloids
Akuammidine	597842	Click to see CC=C1CN2C3CC1C(C2CC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)(CO)C(=O)OC	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Rhazin	15558574	Click to see CC=C1CN2C3CC1C(C2CC4=C3NC5=CC=CC=C45)(CO)C(=O)OC	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Plumeran-type alkaloids
(-)-Tabersonine	495253	Click to see CCC12CC(=C3C4(C1N(CC4)CC=C2)C5=CC=CC=C5N3)C(=O)OC	336.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (1S,12S,14R,19R)-14-ethyl-14-hydroxy-8,16-diazapentacyclo[10.6.1.01,9.02,7.016,19]nonadeca-2,4,6,9-tetraene-10-carboxylate	21589059	Click to see CCC1(CC2CC(=C3C4(C2N(C1)CC4)C5=CC=CC=C5N3)C(=O)OC)O	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50066A013
methyl (1S,12S,14S,19R)-14-ethyl-14-hydroxy-8,16-diazapentacyclo[10.6.1.01,9.02,7.016,19]nonadeca-2,4,6,9-tetraene-10-carboxylate	21589060	Click to see CCC1(CC2CC(=C3C4(C2N(C1)CC4)C5=CC=CC=C5N3)C(=O)OC)O	354.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50066A013
Tabersonine	20485	Click to see CCC12CC(=C3C4(C1N(CC4)CC=C2)C5=CC=CC=C5N3)C(=O)OC	336.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
> Alkaloids and derivatives / Vallesaman alkaloids
19,20-(E)-Vallesamine	13783712	Click to see CC=C1CN2CCC1C(C3=C(C2)C4=CC=CC=C4N3)(CO)C(=O)OC	340.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
Apparicine	5281349	Click to see CC=C1CN2CCC1C(=C)C3=C(C2)C4=CC=CC=C4N3	264.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
CID 257530	257530	Click to see CC=C1CN2CCC1C(=C)C3=C(C2)C4=CC=CC=C4N3	264.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (12R,13R,14E)-14-ethylidene-12-(hydroxymethyl)-1,10-diazatetracyclo[11.2.2.03,11.04,9]heptadeca-3(11),4,6,8-tetraene-12-carboxylate	124356004	Click to see CC=C1CN2CCC1C(C3=C(C2)C4=CC=CC=C4N3)(CO)C(=O)OC	340.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
methyl (14E)-14-ethylidene-12-(hydroxymethyl)-1,10-diazatetracyclo[11.2.2.03,11.04,9]heptadeca-3(11),4,6,8-tetraene-12-carboxylate	21599097	Click to see CC=C1CN2CCC1C(C3=C(C2)C4=CC=CC=C4N3)(CO)C(=O)OC	340.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1002/HLCA.19820650729
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Indoles and derivatives / Carbazoles
methyl (1S,5R,6R,8R,9R,10S)-8-ethyl-8-hydroxy-4,13-diazahexacyclo[10.7.0.01,5.04,9.06,10.014,19]nonadeca-11,14,16,18-tetraene-11-carboxylate	131882498	Click to see CCC1(CC2C3C1N4C2C5(CC4)C6=CC=CC=C6NC5=C3C(=O)OC)O	352.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50066A013

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Tabernaemontana citrifolia

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