Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 120 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814088
Common Names
- Jasminum dolichopetalum
- Dolichopetalum Jasmine
- Dolichopetalum Jasminum
Description
Jasminum dolichopetalum (also called 'Long-Petalled 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 dolichopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fragrant flowers are used in perfumes and potpourris.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum dolichopetalum is white in color and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum dolichopetalum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Jasminum dolichopetalum
Jasminum dolichopetalum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.
Jasminum dolichopetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum dolichopetalum?
Jasminum dolichopetalum
What is the common name of Jasminum dolichopetalum?
Long-petal jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum dolichopetalum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609456-1: 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].