Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andamanicum
ID:
814821

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.P.Balakr. & N.G.Nair

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 21: 215 (1979 publ. 1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814155



Common Names

  • Jasminum andamanicum
  • Andamanicum Jasmine
  • Andamanicum Jasminum


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Description

Jasminum andamanicum (also called Andaman Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands in India. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum andamanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fragrant flowers are used in perfumes and potpourris.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum andamanicum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum andamanicum is an evergreen climber that can reach a height of up to 5 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Jasminum andamanicum

Jasminum andamanicum is native to India and can be found in the Andaman Islands.

Jasminum andamanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum andamanicum?

Jasminum andamanicum

What is the common name of Jasminum andamanicum?

Andaman Jasmine

What is the family of Jasminum andamanicum?

Oleaceae

Species in the Jasminum genus

Jasminum officinale, Jasminum oliganthum, Jasminum obtusifolium, Jasminum papuasicum, Jasminum pauciflorum, Jasminum paucinervium, Jasminum nepalense, Jasminum nervosum, Jasminum newtonii, Jasminum niloticum, Jasminum nintooides, Jasminum nobile, Jasminum octocuspe, Jasminum noldeanum, Jasminum noumeense, Jasminum nudiflorum, Jasminum nummulariifolium, Jasminum pedunculatum, Jasminum pteropodum, Jasminum punctulatum, Jasminum quinatum, Jasminum populifolium, Jasminum pellucidum, Jasminum pentaneurum, Jasminum pericallianthum, Jasminum pierreanum, Jasminum polyanthum, Jasminum puberulum, Jasminum prainii, Jasminum preussii, Jasminum promunturianum, Jasminum pseudopinnatum, Jasminum laxiflorum, Jasminum listeri, Jasminum longipetalum, Jasminum neocaledonicum, Jasminum cardiomorphum, Jasminum kwangense, Jasminum lanceolaria, Jasminum lasiosepalum, Jasminum latipetalum, Jasminum molle, Jasminum mossamedense, Jasminum multiflorum, Jasminum multipartitum, Jasminum multipetalum, Jasminum narcissiodorum, Jasminum marianum, Jasminum macrocarpum, Jasminum magnificum,

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

Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
N.G. Nair (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Nair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898041-1: 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].