Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophyllum
ID:
814354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 63 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813688



Common Names

  • Jasminum calophyllum
  • Calophyllum Jasmine
  • Calophyllums Jasmine


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Description

Jasminum calophyllum (also called 'Wild Jasmine' and 'Jasmine Tree', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces 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 calophyllum 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 calophyllum 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 calophyllum 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 calophyllum

Jasminum calophyllum is native to India.

Jasminum calophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum calophyllum?

Jasminum calophyllum

What is the common name of Jasminum calophyllum?

Large-leaved Jasmine

What is the growth habit of Jasminum calophyllum?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609398-1: 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].