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Jasmine (botanical name: Jasminum; / ˈ j æ s m ɪ n əm / YAS-mih-nəm) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. [4] [6] [7] : 193 It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia , Africa , and Oceania .
Take a 4-to-6-inch cutting, remove any spent blooms and the lower leaves, leaving at least three upper leaves on the cutting. Dip the end of the cutting in rooting hormone and plant in damp potting soil. Place a large, clear plastic bag over the pot and put it in bright indirect light.
Overall, there are more than 200 different species of the plant, but most are native to areas with a tropical climate that has warmer temperatures than can be achieved in the hardiness zones found in the United States. Most of the varieties have white flowers that will look great in any garden.
Jasmine, genus of about 200 species of fragrant-flowered shrubs and vines of the olive family. The plants are native to tropical and to some temperate areas of the Old World. Several are cultivated as ornamentals. A number of unrelated plants with fragrant flowers are also known as jasmines.
Delicate yellow, gold, white, or pink flowers are prolific, highly aromatic, and form singly or in groups of three blossoms. Learn more about jasmine and how to grow it at home. Common Name. Jasmine, Jessamine. Botanical Name. Jasminus. Family. Oleaceae. Plant Type.
Common jasmine or Poet’s jasmine ( Jasminum officinale ), also called True Jasmine, is a deciduous vine with clusters of starry, pure-white flowers that bloom all summer. It’s a twining climber with rich green leaves that have five to nine leaflets, each up to 2½ inches long. The very fragrant flowers are up to 1 inch in diameter.
Delicate and dainty with small flowers, jasmine is known around the world for its unique tropical smell and pretty blossoms that attract bees. The jasmine flower is usually white, although some species are yellow or cream, and it can bloom all year long. Jasmine can grow in a pot or hanging basket.
