Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extensum
ID:
814735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 62 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814069



Common Names

  • Extensum Jasmine
  • Extensum Jasminum
  • Jasminum Extensum


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Description

Jasminum extensum (also called 'Tropical Jasmine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas. It is an evergreen shrub or climber, growing up to 4 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves and fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum extensum is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a popular plant for bonsai, as it can be easily trained and shaped.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum extensum 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 extensum 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 extensum

Jasminum extensum is native to India, China, and Taiwan.

Jasminum extensum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum extensum?

Jasminum extensum

What is the common name of Jasminum extensum?

Extended Jasmine

What is the family of Jasminum extensum?

Oleaceae

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:609479-1: 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].