Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molle
ID:
814103

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 521 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813437



Common Names

  • Molle Jasmine
  • Molle Privet
  • Molle


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Description

Jasminum molle (also called 'Soft Jasmine', among many other common names) is a shrub with fragrant, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum molle is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a sweet scent and is often used in potpourris and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasminum molle is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum molle can be propagated by cuttings or layering. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. To propagate by layering, bend a stem to the ground and cover it with soil. Roots will form at the point where the stem touches the soil. Once roots have formed, cut the stem and replant it in a pot filled with soil.

Where to Find Jasminum molle

Jasminum molle can be found in India and China.

Jasminum molle FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Jasminum molle?

Jasminum molle prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best climate for Jasminum molle?

Jasminum molle prefers a warm, humid climate.

How much light does Jasminum molle need?

Jasminum molle needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609633-1: 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].