Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Open |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an evergreen, woody climber which can sometimes be trained as a shrub. It is able to grow 1 - 3 m tall with a spread of up to 3 m wide. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are ovate (egg-shaped), oppositely arranged along the stem, measuring about 5 cm long. Leaf blade has entire to slightly wavy / undulate margin, variegated with yellow and green, papery texture, cordate base and acute to acuminate apex. |
| Flowers | The flowers are arranged in a cluster, white and fragrant. Each flower is tubular, with 7 - 9 lobes. The calyx is densely pilose (softly hairy) and has 6 - 9 lobes. |
| Etymology | The genus Jasminum is derived from the Persian name yasemin, which is for perfumed plants. The species epithet multiflorum means "many-flowered". |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
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, White, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Emarginate, Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 33007 |
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| Species ID | 7421 |
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