Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolense
ID:
814322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 95 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813656



Common Names

  • Jasminum angolense
  • Angolan Jasmine
  • Angolense Jasmine


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Description

Jasminum angolense (also called 'Angolan jasmine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 2–3 m. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrub and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for hedges and screens. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating headaches and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum angolense is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum angolense can be propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering should be done in early spring. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Jasminum angolense

Jasminum angolense is native to Angola and can be found in gardens and nurseries in the United States.

Jasminum angolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum angolense?

Jasminum angolense

What is the common name of Jasminum angolense?

Angolan Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum angolense?

Tropical forests

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609323-1: 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].