Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smilacifolium
ID:
814286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 600 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813620



Common Names

  • Jasminum smilacifolium
  • Smilacifolium jasmine
  • Green jasmine


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Description

Jasminum smilacifolium (also called Smilax-Leaved Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is a scrambling shrub native to East Asia, growing in open woodland and bushland. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminum smilacifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jasminum smilacifolium has small, white, star-shaped flowers, each with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminum smilacifolium can be propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering should be done in early spring. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Jasminum smilacifolium

Jasminum smilacifolium is native to China and can be found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Jasminum smilacifolium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Jasminum smilacifolium?

Jasminum smilacifolium prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Jasminum smilacifolium?

Jasminum smilacifolium prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Jasminum smilacifolium need?

Jasminum smilacifolium prefers bright, indirect light.

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.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609779-1: 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].