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Arabian jasmine

Jasminum sambac

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Basic Details

NameArabian jasmine
DescriptionArabian Jasmine or Mogra or Jasminum Sambac is known for its fragrant white flowers. Flowers are small, multi-layered and emit a strong scent. Flowers are used for worshipping, celebrations and ceremonies
FamilyOleaceae
GenusJasminum
TribeJasmineae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral Formula⊕ ⚥ Epi 3 K5 C(5) A(α) G(α)

Epicalyx present, Radially symmetrical, bisexual, 5 free sepals, 5 fused petals, numerous fused stamens, numerous fused carpels with superior ovary

Features
  • Jasminum is from the Persian word 'Yasmin' which means fragrant flower and Sambac is from Arabic word Zambaq which refers to scented oil.
  • Jasmine flowers are part of an inflorescence known as cymose inflorescence. They bloom in clusters of minimum 3 and generally between 8 to 12. Their can also be a single solitary flower.
  • It is a small to medium evergreen shrub flowering through out the year
  • Grows to a height of 1 - 5 feet and with lifespan of 15 - 25 years
  • Native to the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia. It is the national flower of Philipines.
  • Best suited for warm climates and blooms well in direct sunlight. Can tolerate shade but with less blooms. Needs regular pruning

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificJasminum sambac
English (Alternate)Mogra, Motiya, Pikake, Sampaguita, Melor
Hindiमोगरा (Mogra), बेल मोगरा (Bel Moghra), बेला (Bela)
Tamilகுண்டு மல்லி (Gundu malli), கொடி மல்லி (Kodi malli)
Teluguమల్లెపువ్వు (Mallepuvvu), బొడ్డు మల్లె (Boddu malle), మన్మథబానము (Manmathabanamu )
Malayalamഅറെബ്യന്‍ മുല്ല (Arabian Mulla), Kudamulla (കുടമുല്ല)
Kannadaದುಂಡು ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Dundu Mallige), ಇರುವಾಂತಿಗೆ (Iruvantige), ಏಳು ಸುತ್ತಿನ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Eḷu suttina mallige)
Sanskritमल्लिका (Mallikā), नवमालिका (Navamālikā)
Bengaliবেলীফুল (Beli Phool), জুঁই (Jui), যূথিকা (Juthika), যূথী (Juthi)
Frenchjasmin d'Arabie
Russianарабский жасмин (arabskiy zhazhmin), жасмин (zhazhmin)
Spanishjazmín de Arabia
GermanArabischer Jasmin

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula
% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G2

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.

Formula Sequence

  • Bract: Br or Ebr
  • Bracteole: Brl or Ebrl
  • Symmetry: % (Radial) or ⊕ (Bilateral)
  • Sex: ♀ (Female), ♂ (Male), or ⚥ (Bisexual)
  • Calyx/Sepal: K<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Corolla/Petal: C<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Androecium: A<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Gynaecium: G<number> (Superior or Inferior Ovary)

Symbol Meanings

  • Numbers: Indicate quantity of parts
  • Parentheses (): Parts are fused together
  • Plus (+): Parts in different whorls
  • Underline: Superior ovary position
  • Overline: Inferior ovary position
  • ∞: Numerous parts (too many to count)

Understanding floral formulas helps botanists quickly identify and classify flowers based on their structural characteristics.