Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betchei
ID:
814359

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Australas. Chem. Druggist 1881(Suppl. 4): 29 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813693



Common Names

  • Jasminum betchei
  • Betchei Jasmine
  • Betcheis Jasmine


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Description

Jasminum betchei (also called 'Betche's Jasmine' and 'Climbing Jasmine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, evergreen leaves and produces clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum betchei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum betchei is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum betchei is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained cutting compost. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Jasminum betchei

Jasminum betchei is native to India.

Jasminum betchei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum betchei?

Jasminum betchei

What is the common name of Jasminum betchei?

Betche's Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum betchei?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609364-1: 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].