Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 51: 297 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822416
Common Names
- Jasminum turneri
- Turner's Jasmine
- Turner Jasmine
Description
Jasminum turneri (also called Turner's Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum turneri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jasminum turneri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum turneri is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Jasminum turneri
Jasminum turneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, particularly in India, China, and Japan.
Jasminum turneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum turneri?
Jasminum turneri
What is the common name of Jasminum turneri?
Turner's Jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum turneri?
Tropical rainforests of 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:609849-1: 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].