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Jasminum nobile
| Family Name: | Oleaceae |
| Synonyms: | Jasminum rex |
| Common Name: | Royal Jasmine, Melor, Melati Raja |
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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub with large, showy flowers. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are simple, oppositely arranged along the stem, oval in shape, measuring 11 cm x 6 cm, with entire margin. |
| Flowers | Pure white, large, measuring about 7-8 cm in diameter, tubular, measuring 25 by 4 mm. |
| Etymology | The genus Jasminum is latinized from the Persian name, yasemin or Arabic, yasamin for perfumed plants. The specific epithet nobile means famous, notable, with reference to the large flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular, Salverform |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 143 |
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| Species ID | 1439 |
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