Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
814292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 122 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813626



Common Names

  • Jasminum spectabile
  • Spectabile jasmine
  • Climbing jasmine


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Description

Jasminum spectabile (also called Showy 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 spectabile 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 spectabile 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 spectabile is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Jasminum spectabile

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

Jasminum spectabile FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Jasminum spectabile?

Jasminum spectabile prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Jasminum spectabile?

Jasminum spectabile prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Jasminum spectabile need?

Jasminum spectabile 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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609786-1: 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].