Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
814125

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 594 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813459



Common Names

  • Maingayi Jasmine
  • Maingayi Jasmine Plant
  • Maingayi Jasmine Tree


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Description

Jasminum maingayi (also called 'Maingay's Jasmine', 'Maingay's False Jasmine' and 'Maingay's Jessamine', among many other common names) is an evergreen, climbing shrub that is native to China, India and the Himalayas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in woodland areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum maingayi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jasminum maingayi has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum maingayi can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer or by layering in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Jasminum maingayi

Jasminum maingayi can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Jasminum maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasminum maingayi?

Jasminum maingayi

What is the common name of Jasminum maingayi?

Maingayi Jasmine

What is the best soil type for Jasminum maingayi?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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:609614-1: 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].