Jasminum shahii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 77: 369 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023304
Common Names
- Jasminum shahii
- Shah's Jasminum
- Shah's Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jasminum shahii (also called Shah's Jasmine, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It grows up to 5 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum shahii is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jasminum shahii are small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jasminum shahii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Jasminum shahii
Jasminum shahii is found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia.
Jasminum shahii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum shahii?
Jasminum shahii
What is the common name of Jasminum shahii?
Shah's Jasmine
Where is Jasminum shahii found?
Central and South America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215196-1: 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].