Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climbing shrub with slender branches. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Simple, thick, ovate to elliptic in shape, measuring about 6 - 10 cm long and 3 -5 cm wide. Leaf apex is obtuse, base cordate. |
| Flowers | Flowers can be solitary or in clusters of 3 -5 florets. White and fragrant. |
| Cultivation | Grow plant in full sun. Plants can be grown under partial shade, however will produce slender branches and less flowers. Can be grown in pots. |
| Etymology | The genus Jasminum is latin name from Persian, yasemin or Arabic, yasamin for perfumed plants. The specific epithet sambac is from Arabic, zambac. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: In Thailand, flowers are used to worship Lord Buddha. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary, Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33608 |
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| Species ID | 8022 |
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