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River Jasmine (Fluminense)

Jasminum fluminense

Basic Details

Description

Floral Formula

Features

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Basic Details

NameRiver Jasmine (Fluminense)

DescriptionVigorous evergreen climbing vine producing clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers with sweet, jasmine-like fragrance most intense at night. Native to Brazilian riverbanks and forests, this fast-growing vine can quickly cover fences, trellises, and arbors with glossy green foliage and profuse blooms. While beautiful and fragrant, it has become invasive in some subtropical and tropical regions due to its aggressive growth habit.

FamilyOleaceae

GenusJasminum

TribeJasmineae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral Formula⊕ ⚥ K(4-5) C(5-7) A2 G(2)

Radially symmetrical, bisexual, 4-5 fused sepals forming small calyx, 5-7 fused petals forming tubular base with spreading lobes, 2 stamens, 2 fused carpels with superior ovary typical of Oleaceae

Features

Name 'Jasminum fluminense' refers to Rio de Janeiro state (formerly Fluminense) in Brazil where it was first described. 'Fluminense' means 'of the river,' describing its natural habitat along riverbanks and moist forest edges
Small white flowers with 5-7 narrow petals arranged in star shape, measuring 0.5-0.75 inches across. Flowers appear in clusters at branch tips and leaf axils. Sweet fragrance intensifies at night to attract moth pollinators. Blooms spring through summer, or year-round in tropical climates
Evergreen perennial vine with twining, scrambling stems that climb by wrapping around supports. Can also spread as ground cover if no vertical support available. Produces small black berries after flowering that are dispersed by birds
Climbs 10-20 feet (3-6 m) or more with support. Can spread extensively as ground cover, forming dense mats. Fast-growing, can extend 6-10 feet per year. Lifespan of 10+ years. Propagated easily from stem cuttings or seed
Native to southeastern Brazil, particularly along rivers and in moist forests of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding states. Now naturalized in many tropical and subtropical regions including Australia, New Zealand, Pacific islands, and parts of Africa
Tolerates full sun to deep shade, though flowers best with some sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions. Thrives in warm, humid climates (60-85°F/15-29°C). Frost-sensitive but can resprout from roots after light frost
Considered invasive weed in Australia, New Zealand, and some Pacific islands where it smothers native vegetation. Attracts moths, butterflies, and bees. Birds spread seeds, aiding dispersal. Control difficult once established due to extensive root system and ability to resprout

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificJasminum fluminense

English (Alternate)Brazilian Jasmine, Fluminense Jasmine, and Australian Jasmine

Hindiब्राजीलियन चमेली (Brāzīliyan Camelī)

Tamilநதி மல்லிகை (Nati Mallikē)

Teluguనది మల్లి (Nadi Malli)

Malayalamനദി മല്ലി (Nadi Malli)

Kannadaನದಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Nadi Mallige)

Sanskritनदीमालती (Nadīmālatī)

Bengaliব্রাজিলিয়ান জেসমিন (Brājiliẏāna Jesamin)

Frenchjasmin du Brésil, jasmin de rivière

Russianжасмин бразильский (zhasmin brazilskiy)

Spanishjazmín brasileño, jazmín de río

GermanBrasilianischer Jasmin, Fluss-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.