Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Corea : 293 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326442
Common Names
- Trachelospermum asiaticum
- Asian Trachelospermum
- Eastern Trachelospermum
Synonyms
- Malouetia asiatica Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Microchonea lucida Pierre [unknown]
- Parechites borneanus Miq. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum bessonii Pierre ex Pit. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum borneana Boerl. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum brevisepalum (C.K.Schneid.) Masam. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum crocostomum Stapf [unknown]
- Trachelospermum divaricatum brevisepalum C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum foetidum Nakai [unknown]
- Trachelospermum gracilipes Hook.f. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum gracilipes liukiuense (Hatus.) Kitam. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum jasminoides foetidum Matsum. & Nakai [unknown]
- Trachelospermum lanyuense C.E.Chang [unknown]
- Trachelospermum liukiuense Hatus. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum majus Nakai [unknown]
- Trachelospermum siamense Craib [unknown]
- Trachelospermum gracilipes hupehense Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
- Trachelospermum asiaticum brevisepalum (C.K.Schneid.) Tsiang [unknown]
- Trachelospermum jasminoides foetida Mats. & Nak. [unknown]
- Trachelospermum asiaticum liukiuense (Hatus.) Hatus. [unknown]
Description
Trachelospermum asiaticum (also called Asian Trachelospermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has an upright growth habit, with thick, leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in woodlands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachelospermum asiaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachelospermum asiaticum is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachelospermum asiaticum is a small, evergreen vine that is native to Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It prefers bright indirect light and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Trachelospermum asiaticum
Trachelospermum asiaticum can be found in Asia.
Trachelospermum asiaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachelospermum asiaticum?
Trachelospermum asiaticum
What are the common names of Trachelospermum asiaticum?
Asian Trachelospermum
What is the growth habit of Trachelospermum asiaticum?
It is an evergreen shrub
Species in the Trachelospermum genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
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