Jasminum officinale L.

- Taxonomy
- Family: Oleaceae · Genus: Jasminum1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, West Himalaya, Brazil, France, Norway, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
20 synonyms
- Jasminum affine Carrière
- Jasminum affine Royle ex Lindl.
- Jasminum ochroleucum Bosse
- Jasminum officinale affine (Royle ex Lindl.) Rehder
- Jasminum officinale aureovariegatum (Weston) Rehder
- Jasminum officinale acutum Stokes
- Jasminum officinale affine (Royle ex Lindl.) G.Nicholson
- Jasminum officinale argenteovariegatum Weston
- Jasminum officinale aureovariegatum Weston
- Jasminum officinale aureum Bean
- Jasminum officinale bosphoricum K.Koch
- Jasminum officinale officinale
- Jasminum officinale piliferum P.Y.Pai
- Jasminum officinale pumilum Stokes
- Jasminum officinale tenuifolium Stokes
- Jasminum officinale tibeticum C.Y.Wu
- Jasminum poeticum
- Jasminum viminale Salisb.
- Jasminum vulgatius Lam.
- Jasminum vulgatum Lam.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Jasminum officinale · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil -) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q515610 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Jasminum officinale (517634955).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Közönséges jázmin · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echter Jasmin · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Jasminum officinale · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Jasminum tip: Indoor jasmine won't set buds without a cool winter at 8–12 °C.
Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium) and night jessamine (Cestrum) are highly toxic!
Jasminum officinale – what to know
Jasminum officinale – family: Oleaceae, genus: Jasminum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Türk…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Jasminum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Jasminum officinale?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Jasminum officinale need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Jasminum officinale get?
Frost-hardy to about -10 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Jasminum officinale toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Jasminum officinale flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Jasminum: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Jasminum officinale (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q515610 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Jasminum officinale (517634955).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Közönséges jázmin (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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