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Spanish Jasmine (Royal Jasmine)

Jasminum grandiflorum

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Basic Details

NameSpanish Jasmine (Royal Jasmine)
DescriptionHighly fragrant jasmine with pure white star-shaped flowers used in world's finest perfumes. Sweet, intoxicating scent strongest at night. Semi-evergreen vine or shrub with arching branches. Blooms profusely summer through fall. Easy to grow, more cold-hardy than other jasmines. Popular in Mediterranean gardens and perfume industry. One of most fragrant flowers in the world.
FamilyOleaceae
GenusJasminum
TribeJasmineae

Floral Formula & Features

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

Ebracteate, radially symmetrical (actinomorphic), bisexual, 4-5 fused sepals forming short tube, 4-5 fused petals forming long tube with spreading lobes (salverform), 2 stamens attached to corolla tube, 2 fused carpels with superior ovary. Typical of Oleaceae family

Features
  • Name 'Jasmine' from Arabic 'yasmin' (gift from God). 'Grandiflorum' means large-flowered. About 200 Jasmine species. J. grandiflorum called Spanish/Royal Jasmine - associated with Spain though native to Asia. Major source of jasmine absolute for perfumes (Chanel No. 5, Joy). Takes 8 million flowers to make 1 kg oil
  • Flowers 1-1.5 inches (2.5-4 cm) across, pure white, star-shaped with 5 petals. Arranged in clusters (cymes) of 3-12 flowers. Intensely fragrant, especially at night. Sweet, exotic, heady scent. Blooms summer-fall (June-October), year-round in tropics. Each flower lasts 1-2 days, replaced continuously
  • Semi-evergreen vine or sprawling shrub. Arching branches 6-15 feet long. Compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets, dark green, opposite. Loses some leaves in cold winters. Can be trained as climber, hedge, or kept as shrub. Stems green, slightly angular
  • Grows 6-15 feet (2-4.5 m) tall as vine, 3-6 feet as shrub. Spread 4-8 feet. Lifespan 15-20+ years. Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings (summer) or layering. Cuttings root in 3-4 weeks. Fast-growing once established. Prune to control size
  • Native to South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal), Arabia, East Africa. Widely cultivated in Mediterranean (Spain, Italy, France, Morocco), Middle East, India. Major production in Grasse, France for perfume. Now grown worldwide in warm climates. Hardy zones 7-11
  • Requires full sun to partial shade (6+ hours sun for best blooming). Needs well-drained soil. Regular watering during growth, drought tolerant once established. Fertilize monthly spring-fall. More cold-hardy than other jasmines (to 10°F with protection). Hardy zones 7-11. Grow in containers in cold zones
  • Major source of jasmine oil for perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy. Flowers used in tea, garlands, religious ceremonies. Excellent for trellises, arbors, fences. Attracts butterflies, moths, hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Fragrance fills garden at night. Used in Ayurvedic medicine
  • Prune after flowering to shape and control size. Can be pruned hard - regrows vigorously. Harvest flowers early morning for strongest scent. Provide support for climbing. Pinch tips to encourage bushiness. Very easy care - forgiving and adaptable. Symbolizes love, beauty, sensuality in many cultures

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificJasminum grandiflorum
English (Alternate)Royal Jasmine, Scented Jasmine, Catalan Jasmine, Jathi Mullai
Hindiचमेली (chameli), जाति (jati)
Tamilஜாதிமல்லி (Jadhi malli)
Teluguజాజి (Jāji), మాలతి (Mālati), అడివిమల్లె (Aḍivimalle)
Malayalamപിച്ചകം (Pichakam), പിച്ചകമുള്ള (Pichakamulla), മലത്തി (Malati)
Kannadaಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Mallige)
Sanskritजाति (jati), मालती (malati)
Bengaliচমেলি (Chameli), মালতি (Malti)
Frenchle jasmin, jasmin, fleur de jasmin
Russianжасмин (zhasmin)
Spanishjazmín, Jasminum grandiflorum
GermanJasmin

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.