Jasminum breviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 480 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813674
Common Names
- Jasminum breviflorum
- Breviflorum Jasmine
- Breviflorums Jasmine
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Jasminum breviflorum (also called 'Short-flowered 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 breviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for hedges and screens. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum breviflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jasminum breviflorum is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Jasminum breviflorum
Jasminum breviflorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Jasminum breviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum breviflorum?
Jasminum breviflorum
What is the common name of Jasminum breviflorum?
Short-flowered Jasmine
What is the growth habit of Jasminum breviflorum?
It is an evergreen climber with twining stems
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
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609384-1: 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].