Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Banfi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano 1(1): 4 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341234
Common Names
- Chrysojasminum Bignoniaceum
- Bignoniaceae Jasmine
- Jasmine Vine
Description
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum (also called Yellow Jasmine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also known for its ability to thrive in shady areas and its low maintenance requirements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum sub. zeylanicum (P.S.Green) Banfi
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum sub. bignoniaceum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum is an easy-to-grow, shade-loving plant that prefers a moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a potting mix that is kept moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum?
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum
What are the common names of Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum?
Cape Jasmine, Star Jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum?
It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous areas
Species in the Chrysojasminum genus
Chrysojasminum bignoniaceum,
Chrysojasminum floridum,
Chrysojasminum fruticans,
Chrysojasminum humile,
Chrysojasminum leptophyllum,
Chrysojasminum odoratissimum,
Chrysojasminum goetzeanum,
Chrysojasminum parkeri,
Chrysojasminum stans,
Chrysojasminum subhumile,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144218-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].