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Jasminum laurifolium

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  • Botanical Name : Jasminum laurifolium Roxb. Forma nitidum (Skan) P. S. Green
  • Synonyms : Jasminum nitidum Skan
  • Common Name : Angel-Hair Jasmine, Angelwing Jasmine
  • Plant Family : Oleaceae
  • Plant Form : Climbers
  • Occurrence (Sectors) : 21

About Jasminum laurifolium Plant :

  • Habit : An evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, scandent  with numerous, thin, woody branches.
  • Leaves : Glossy, leathery, elliptic-lance shaped, opposite, dark-green, glossy.
  • Flowers :
    • Snow white, pin wheel, star shaped flowers, multi-petaled, tubular and fragrant.
    • Corolla lobes 8-12.
  • Flowering and Fruiting time : December - February
  • Significance :
    • Generally cultivated for its sweet smelling flowers.
    • Flowers are used to make venis and garlands.