Jasminum melastomifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 122 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813469
Common Names
- Jasminum melastomifolium
- Melastomifolium Jasminum
- Jasminum Melastomifolium
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Jasminum melastomifolium (also called 'Melastome-leaved Jasmine', 'Melastome-leaved False Jasmine' and 'Melastome-leaved 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 melastomifolium 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 melastomifolium has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jasminum melastomifolium 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 melastomifolium
Jasminum melastomifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China.
Jasminum melastomifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum melastomifolium?
Jasminum melastomifolium
What is the common name of Jasminum melastomifolium?
African Jasmine
What is the growth habit of Jasminum melastomifolium?
It is a fast-growing evergreen shrub
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609623-1: 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].