Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
arbor-tristis
ID:
817704

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 6 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817038



Common Names

  • Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
  • Arbor-tristis Nyctanthes
  • Arbor-tristis Nyctanthes Plant


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Description

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (also called Night-flowering Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Olacaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is native to India.

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis?

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

What is the common name of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis?

Night-flowering Jasmine

Where is Nyctanthes arbor-tristis native to?

Australia

Species in the Nyctanthes genus

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610599-1: 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].