Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
814800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Hornem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. : 112 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814134



Common Names

  • Jasminum laurifolium
  • Laurifolium Jasmine
  • Laurifolium Jasminum


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Description

Jasminum laurifolium (also called 'Laurel-Leaved Jasmine', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 3 cm wide. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum laurifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fragrant flowers are used in perfumes and potpourris.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jasminum laurifolium var. brachylobum Kurz
Jasminum laurifolium var. laurifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum laurifolium is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum laurifolium is an evergreen climber that can reach a height of up to 5 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Jasminum laurifolium

Jasminum laurifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.

Jasminum laurifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum laurifolium?

Jasminum laurifolium

What is the common name of Jasminum laurifolium?

Laurel-leaf jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Jasminum laurifolium?

It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and is found in forests, shrubberies, and thickets at elevations of 500–2,500 m

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:927662-1: 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].