Jasminum schimperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 40: 210 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813544
Common Names
- Jasminum Schimperi
- Schimperi's Jasmine
- Schimperi's Jasminum
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Jasminum schimperi (also called Abyssinian Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 1.5–3 m in height. It is native to Ethiopia and Eritrea and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum schimperi is white and has 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are thin and have long leaves.
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Jasminum schimperi is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 10 cm long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off and transplanted.
Where to Find Jasminum schimperi
Jasminum schimperi is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Jasminum schimperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum schimperi?
Jasminum schimperi
What is the common name of Jasminum schimperi?
Schimper's jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum schimperi?
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
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609761-1: 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].