Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
814722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knobl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 538 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814056



Common Names

  • Elegans Jasmine
  • Elegans Jasminum
  • Jasminum Elegans


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Description

Jasminum elegans (also called Elegant Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to China. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum elegans is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum elegans 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 elegans is an evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers in summer. It can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jasminum elegans

Jasminum elegans is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Jasminum elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum elegans?

Jasminum elegans

What is the common name of Jasminum elegans?

Elegant Jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum elegans?

Native to China, India and Southeast Asia

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

Emil Friedrich Knoblauch (1864-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knobl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609465-1: 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].