East Indian Rosebay (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The east Indian rosebay is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
- In its natural habitat, the east Indian rosebay can be found growing in the wild in northern India and parts of Southeast Asia.
- The east Indian rosebay is a relatively low-maintenance shrub that thrives in warm and humid climates with plenty of sunlight.
- The fragrant flowers of the east Indian rosebay are highly prized by perfumers and are often used in traditional Indian perfumes and fragrances.
- In traditional medicine, the east Indian rosebay is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
Synonyms
- Crape Jasmine
- Crepe Jasmine
- Tabernaemontana Divaricate
- Pinwheel Flower
- Coffee Rose
- Crepe Gardenia
- Nero's Crown
- Adam's Apple