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AngelWing Jasmine (Star Jasmine)
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AngelWing Jasmine (Star Jasmine)

Jasminum laurifolium, Jasminum nitidum

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Basic Details

NameAngelWing Jasmine (Star Jasmine)
DescriptionUnique jasmine with spectacular star or pinwheel-shaped flowers having 10-12 narrow petals resembling angel wings. Pure white, intensely fragrant blooms larger than other jasmines. Evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. Blooms spring through summer. Native to India and Southeast Asia. Easy to grow, makes excellent hedge or container plant. Fragrance strongest at night.
FamilyOleaceae
GenusJasminum
TribeJasmineae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral FormulaEBr ⊕ ⚥ K(5) C(10-12) A2 G(2)

Ebracteate, radially symmetrical (actinomorphic), bisexual, 5 fused sepals forming short tube, 10-12 fused petals forming long tube with narrow spreading lobes (salverform), 2 stamens attached to corolla tube, 2 fused carpels with superior ovary. Unusual petal number for Oleaceae

Features
  • Name 'AngelWing' from distinctive pinwheel-shaped flowers with 10-12 narrow petals resembling angel wings or windmill blades. Also called 'Ramar Banam' (Rama's arrow) in Tamil. About 200 Jasmine species. J. nitidum (shining jasmine) and J. laurifolium have this unique flower form. Different from Trachelospermum jasminoides (also called Star Jasmine)
  • Flowers 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm) across, pure white, star or pinwheel-shaped. 10-12 narrow petals (most jasmines have 5-8). Petals arranged in overlapping spiral. Intensely fragrant, sweet scent strongest at night. Blooms spring-summer (March-August), sporadically year-round in tropics. Flowers in clusters
  • Evergreen shrub with upright, branching habit. Glossy dark green leaves 2-4 inches long, oval to lance-shaped, opposite. Stems green when young, woody with age. Can be trained as small tree, hedge, or kept compact. Dense foliage provides good screening
  • Grows 6-12 feet (2-3.5 m) tall, occasionally to 15 feet. Spread 4-8 feet. Lifespan 15-20+ years. Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings (summer) or air layering. Cuttings root in 4-6 weeks. Moderate to fast growth rate. Prune to control size and shape
  • Native to Indian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand). Grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodland edges. Now cultivated in warm regions worldwide. Popular in India, Southeast Asia, Florida, California. Hardy zones 9-11
  • Requires full sun to partial shade (6-8 hours sun for best blooming). Needs well-drained soil. Regular watering - keep soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly spring-fall. More tender than other jasmines - protect from frost. Hardy zones 9-11. Grow in containers in cold zones, bring indoors in winter
  • Excellent for hedges, screens, borders, containers. Fragrance fills garden at night. Attracts butterflies, moths, hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Flowers used in garlands, religious ceremonies in India. Used in traditional medicine. Popular ornamental in tropical gardens. Symbolizes purity, divine love
  • Prune after flowering to shape and control size. Can be pruned hard - regrows vigorously. Pinch tips to encourage bushiness. Provide support if training as climber. Remove spent flowers. Feed regularly for continuous blooming. Very easy care in warm climates. Protect from cold - damaged below 30°F

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificJasminum laurifolium, Jasminum nitidum
English (Alternate)Ramar Banam, Windmill jasmine, Needle Jasmine, Shining Jasmine, Star Jasmine
Hindi राज चमेली (Raj chameli)
Tamilராமர்பாணம் (Ramar banam), ஊசி மல்லி(Oosi Malli)
Teluguసన్న జాజి మల్లి (Sanna Jaaji Malli), సన్నజాజి (Sannajāji)
Malayalamകാക്ക മുല്ല (Kakka Mulla)
Kannadaದೊಡ್ಡ ಕಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Doḍḍa kāḍu mallige), ಮಾಗಿ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ (Māgi mallige)
Sanskritकुंद (Kund), मल्लिका (Mallika)
Bengaliকুন্দ (Kundo), চামেলি (Chameli)
FrenchJasmin étoilé
Russianзвезда жасмин (zvezda yasmin), звезда жасмина (zvezda yasmina)
Spanishjazmín
GermanSternjasmin

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.