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Jasminum Auriculatum

Jasminum

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Basic Details

NameJasminum Auriculatum

DescriptionFragrant evergreen climbing shrub native to Indian subcontinent, beloved for intensely scented small white star-shaped flowers with 7-8 petals that bloom profusely during hot summer months. Known as Juhi in Hindi and Mullai in Tamil, flowers are highly valued in India for religious ceremonies, garlands, perfumes, and essential oils, releasing strongest fragrance at night to attract moth pollinators. Vigorous climber reaching 5-8 feet or more, producing terminal clusters of flowers several times per year, thriving in tropical and subtropical climates with minimal care once established.

FamilyOleaceae

GenusJasminum

TribeJasmineae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral FormulaEBr ⊕ ☿ K(5) C(5) A2 G(2)

Ebracteate (no bracts), Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical), bisexual, 5 fused sepals forming short tube, 5 fused petals forming long tube with spreading lobes, 2 stamens inserted on corolla tube, 2 fused carpels with superior ovary typical of Oleaceae

Features

Name 'Jasminum' from Persian 'yasmin' (fragrant flower). 'Auriculatum' means eared, referring to leaf shape. Known as Juhi (Hindi), Mullai (Tamil), Jui. About 200 Jasmine species worldwide. Member of Oleaceae (olive family). Used in perfumes, essential oils, traditional medicine
Small star-shaped white flowers 0.5-0.75 inch (1.5-2 cm) across with 7-8 narrow petals. Intensely fragrant, especially at night. Arranged in terminal clusters (cymes) of 3-12 flowers. Blooms profusely in hot summer months, also spring, fall. Flowers used fresh in garlands, dried for tea
Evergreen climbing shrub or woody liana. Can grow as compact shrub 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) or vigorous climber to 8+ feet (2.5+ m) if unpruned. Simple dark green leaves, often trifoliate (3 leaflets), 1-3 inches (2.5-8 cm) long, slightly hairy
Grows 5-8 feet (1.5-2.5 m) tall as shrub, 8-15 feet (2.5-5 m) as climber. Lifespan 15-20+ years. Propagated by cuttings, layering, or seeds. Fast-growing. Blooms several times per year with peak flowering in summer. Prune to maintain shape
Native to Indian subcontinent - India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Andaman Islands. Also found in Southeast Asia. Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. Widely cultivated in India for religious, ornamental, commercial uses. Naturalized in warm climates
Requires full sun to partial shade (3-6 hours sun minimum). Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Needs consistent moisture but not waterlogged. Drought-tolerant once established. Hardy zones 9-11. Protect from frost. Thrives in heat, humidity
Flowers highly valued in India for religious ceremonies, temple offerings, weddings, garlands (mala). Used in perfumes, essential oils, cosmetics. Attracts moths, bees, butterflies. Traditional medicine for skin, digestive, respiratory issues. Edible flowers flavor teas, desserts
Prune after flowering to control size, encourage bushiness. Fertilize monthly during growing season. Water regularly, reduce in winter. Provide trellis or support for climbing. Deadhead spent flowers. Watch for aphids, whiteflies. Easy care, low maintenance once established. Deer resistant

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificJasminum

English (Alternate)Juhi, Mullai, Jasmine, Needle-flower Jasmine, Vine Jasmine, Jasmine Molle

Hindiजूही (Juhi)

Tamilமுள்ளை (Mullai)

Teluguఅడవిమల్లె (Adavimulla), సన్న జాజి (Sanna jaji), వసంతి (Vasanthi)

Malayalamസൂചിമുല്ല (Suchimulla), തൂസിമുല്ല (Toosimulla)

Kannadaಕಡಾರಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Kadaramallige), ಜುಹಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Juhi Mallige), ಸಣ್ಣ ಮೊಲ್ಲೆ (Sannu Mallige), ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Mallige)

Sanskritयूथिका (Yūthikā), सूचिमल्लिका (Sūcimallikā)

Bengaliযুথি / জুঁই (Juthi)

FrenchJasmin à oreillettes

Russianжасмин (zhasmin)

SpanishJazmín, Jazmín moruno, Jazmín de la India

GermanJasminblüten

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.