Status:
valid
Authors:
Woodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3: 80 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326443
Common Names
- Trachelospermum assamense
- Assam Trachelospermum
- Assamese Trachelospermum
Description
Trachelospermum assamense (also called Assam 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 assamense 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 assamense 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 assamense 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 assamense
Trachelospermum assamense can be found in India.
Trachelospermum assamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachelospermum assamense?
Trachelospermum assamense
What are the common names of Trachelospermum assamense?
Assam Trachelospermum
What is the growth habit of Trachelospermum assamense?
It is an evergreen shrub
Species in the Trachelospermum genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Adenium boehmianum,
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,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,