Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
814680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 60 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814014



Common Names

  • Jasminum cordifolium
  • Heart-leaved Jasmine
  • Cordifolium Jasmine


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Description

Jasminum cordifolium (also called Heart-Leaved Jasmine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as in gardens and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum cordifolium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Jasminum cordifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum cordifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Jasminum cordifolium

Jasminum cordifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Jasminum cordifolium FAQ

What type of soil does Jasminum cordifolium prefer?

Jasminum cordifolium prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Jasminum cordifolium need?

Jasminum cordifolium needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Jasminum cordifolium be watered?

Jasminum cordifolium should be watered weekly or as needed.

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:609425-1: 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].