Milky Way, Wrightia, Artic Snow

Wrightia antidysenterica (L.) R.Br.

RIGHT-ee-ah ann-tie-diss-en-TEAR-ah-kah

Apocynaceae

Explanation of name: The genus commemorates Scottish botanist William Wright (1735-1819). The specific epithet refers to the plant's medicinal history.

Taxonomic note: Related to and originally placed in Nerium

Natural range: Sri Lanka

Recognition: Small shrub with opposite leaves, having 1" pure white flowers, these with a conspicuous corona around the throat where a yellow cone comprised of the stamens is visible.

Landscape uses: Compact shrub, used in limited spaces, including containers and indoors. Flowers all year.

Internet sources: http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/garden_catalog/cat.cgi?uid=Wrightia_antidysenterica

http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?451290

http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Wrightia antidysenterica/Main.html