APOCYNACEAE
Sling Shot; Wild Jasmine
Syn. Tabernaemontana laurifolia - L.
Deciduous
© Dr. Kent Kainulainen
Flowering time;
Distribution; GC
Habitat; Dry coastal thickets and woodland
Status; Near Threatened
Notes; Horticulture potential: This is a nicely fragrant 25' tree that will bring shade in the summer with large glossy leaves but will loose them in the winter. It was used culturally to make "Sling shot" weapon to hunt with. Red List