Jasmine - Jasminum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Jasmine

Jasmine is a sizable and iconic genus. It boasts many species, most of which are native to tropical and subtropical southeast Asia. The delicate, often pale flowers are prized for both their fragrance and their beauty, and as such are used in perfumes and as ornamentals. Some species are used to make jasmine tea. Flowers in this genus also hold great symbolic stature; Syria, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand all consider jasmine flowers to be national symbols.

Scientific classification

Genus

Jasmine (Jasminum)

Family

Olive

Order

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Perennial

Lifespan

4 m

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Jasmine

Species

Common jasmine Primrose jasmine Pink jasmine Winter jasmine Arabian jasmine Spanish jasmine Common Malayan Jasmine Arabian jasmine 'Grand Duke of Tuscany'Star jasmine Wild kund Common jasmine 'Argenteovariegatum'Common jasmine 'Inverleith'

Quickly Identify Jasmine

Star-shaped flowers with sweet fragrance, 1 inch (2.5 cm) across, in white, pink, or yellow.

Berry fruit transforms to deep black, small glossy spheres in clusters, not exceeding 0.4 inches (1 cm).

Diverse leaves, green, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long, mostly oppositely arranged with smooth texture.

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Care Guide for Jasmine

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Potting Mix, Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Jasmine thrives in tropical habitats, requiring consistent moisture and high humidity. While moderately drought-tolerant, it prefers regular weekly watering. Indoor cultivation benefits from enhanced humidity through misting or using a wet pebble tray, promoting lush evergreen growth.

Propagation: Propagation methods for jasmine include cuttings, layering, and seed sowing. Success relies on warm temperatures, bright indirect light, and well-draining soil. Rooting hormone can aid cuttings, while humidity is crucial. Semi-ripe cuttings should be taken in summer, and quality conditions are needed for seed germination.

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