Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kostermansii
ID:
814580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 4: 76 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813914



Common Names

  • Kostermansii Jasmine
  • Jasminum Kostermansii
  • Jasmine of Kostermansii


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Description

Jasminum kostermansii (also called Kostermans' Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family. It is native to South Asia, where it is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has a shrubby growth habit and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate with serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum kostermansii 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

Jasminum kostermansii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum kostermansii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Jasminum kostermansii

Jasminum kostermansii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Jasminum kostermansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum kostermansii?

Jasminum kostermansii

What is the common name of Jasminum kostermansii?

Kostermans' jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum kostermansii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979145-1: 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].