Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotomum
ID:
814743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 26 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814077



Common Names

  • Dichotomum Jasmine
  • Dichotomum Jasminum
  • Jasminum Dichotomum


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Description

Jasminum dichotomum (also called 'Forked Jasmine', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 3 cm wide. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum dichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum dichotomum is white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum dichotomum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Jasminum dichotomum

Jasminum dichotomum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.

Jasminum dichotomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum dichotomum?

Jasminum dichotomum

What is the common name of Jasminum dichotomum?

Forked jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum dichotomum?

It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and is found in forests, shrubberies, and thickets at elevations of 500–2,500 m

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609446-1: 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].