Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 96 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813487
Common Names
- Jasminum tubiflorum
- Tube-flower Jasmine
- Tube-flowered Jasmine
Description
Jasminum tubiflorum (also called Tube Jasmine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan and is found in moist forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum tubiflorum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Jasminum tubiflorum flower is white with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum tubiflorum 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 tubiflorum
Jasminum tubiflorum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Jasminum tubiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum tubiflorum?
Jasminum tubiflorum
What is the common name of Jasminum tubiflorum?
Tube-flowered Jasmine
What is the growth habit of Jasminum tubiflorum?
It is an evergreen climber
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:609847-1: 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].