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Jasminum multiflorum






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Star jasmine
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Jasminum
Species:
J. multiflorum
Binomial name
Jasminum multiflorum

(Burm. f.) Andrews

Jasminum multiflorum, commonly known as star jasmine,[1] is a species of jasmine in the family Oleaceae.

In Indian mythology, Kund is known for its whiteness. So, instead of the common western phrase 'white as snow', what often appears in Hindu mythological stories is 'white as kunda'. Also, beautiful white teeth are often compared to Kunda buds. It is held to be especially sacred to Vishnu. In Manipur, Kundo flowers are used in worship, and are an essential part of a marriage ceremony. The bride garlands the groom with two Kundo flower garlands. The groom then takes one of the two and garlands the bride.[citation needed]

Distribution[edit]

Jasminum multiflorum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. While Jasmine flowers are known for its attractive and intensely fragrant flower, this species does not have any scent. The species is reportedly naturalised in Florida, Chiapas, Central America, Queensland, and much of the West Indies.[1][2][3][4]

Etymology[edit]

Jasminum is a Latinized form of the Arabic ياسمين yasemin, which refers to sweetly scented plants.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Jasminum multiflorum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  • ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Jasminum multiflorum
  • ^ "Jasminum multiflorum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  • ^ Biota of North America Program, Jasminum multiflorum
  • ^ Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 220
  • External links[edit]

    Media related to Jasminum multiflorum at Wikimedia Commons Data related to Jasminum multiflorum at Wikispecies


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