Jasminum fluminense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 1: 10, t. 23 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813884
Common Names
- Fluminense Jasmine
- Jasminum Fluminense
- Jasmine of Fluminense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jasminum fluminense (also called 'Fluminense Jasmine' and 'Climbing Jasmine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, evergreen leaves and produces clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum fluminense is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jasminum fluminense sub. gratissimum (Deflers) P.S.GreenJasminum fluminense sub. socotranum P.S.Green
Jasminum fluminense sub. fluminense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum fluminense is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Jasminum fluminense can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Jasminum fluminense
Jasminum fluminense can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Jasminum fluminense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum fluminense?
Jasminum fluminense
What is the family of Jasminum fluminense?
Oleaceae
What is the common name of Jasminum fluminense?
Fluminense jasmine
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
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609490-1: 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].