Jasminum griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 593 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813845
Common Names
- Griffithii Jasmine
- Griffithii's Jasmine
- Griffithii Jasminum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jasminum griffithii (also called Griffith's Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a climbing shrub with white flowers and grows to a height of 2-3 m.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jasminum griffithii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jasminum griffithii is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 3–5 m. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Where to Find Jasminum griffithii
Jasminum griffithii can be found in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Jasminum griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum griffithii?
Jasminum griffithii
What is the common name of Jasminum griffithii?
Griffith's jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum griffithii?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609528-1: 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].