Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac is a species of
jasmine native to southern
Asia, in
India,
Myanmar and
Sri Lanka. Common names include Arabian Jasmine, Grand Duke of Tuscany, Kampupot, Melati and Sampaguita .
It is an
evergreen vine or
shrub reaching up to 1-3 m tall. The
leaves are opposite or in whorls of three, simple , ovate, 4-12.5 cm long and 2-7.5 cm broad. The
flowers are produced in clusters of 3-12 together, strongly scented, with a white corolla 2-3 cm diameter with 5-9 lobes. The flowers open at night, and close in the morning.
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Jasminum sambac is a species of
jasmine native to southern
Asia, in
India,
Myanmar and
Sri Lanka. Common names include
Arabian Jasmine,
Grand Duke of Tuscany,
Kampupot,
Melati and
Sampaguita .
It is an
evergreen vine or
shrub reaching up to 1-3 m tall. The
leaves are opposite or in whorls of three, simple , ovate, 4-12.5 cm long and 2-7.5 cm broad. The
flowers are produced in clusters of 3-12 together, strongly scented, with a white corolla 2-3 cm diameter with 5-9 lobes. The flowers open at night, and close in the morning. The
fruit is a purple-black
berry 1 cm diameter.
Cultivation and uses
It is widely grown throughout the tropics as an ornamental plant for its strongly scented flowers. Numerous
cultivars have been selected, including some with double flowers.
It is the national flower of the
Philippines, adopted by the Philippine government in 1937. In the Philippines, the flowers are picked and made into necklaces and oils that are sold in stores, streets, and in churches. People in the Philippines use garlands of this flower to hang on religious images in home altars and churches.
Besides the Philippines, it is also the national flower of
Indonesia, which was adopted by Indonesian government in 1990 along with Moon Orchid and
Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus
Rafflesia [i]. ...
. In Indonesia, the flower symbolizes purity, eternal love and nobility. It is also symbolizes the beauty of a girl. The flower commonly used in religious or cultural manner especially in
Java and
Bali. It is nicknamed
puspa bangsa by the government.
In Hawaii, the flower is known as "pikake" or "pikaki," and is used to make fragrant leis.
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