Status:
valid
Authors:
King ex Gage
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 1: 349 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813406
Common Names
- Listeri Jasmine
- Listeri Privet
- Listeri
Description
Jasminum listeri (also called 'Lister's Jasmine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is an evergreen shrub or climber with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum listeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jasminum listeri has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum listeri is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Jasminum listeri
Jasminum listeri is native to India.
Jasminum listeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum listeri?
Jasminum listeri
What is the common name of Jasminum listeri?
Lister's Jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum listeri?
Jasminum listeri is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Species in the Jasminum genus
Jasminum officinale,
Jasminum oliganthum,
Jasminum obtusifolium,
Jasminum papuasicum,
Jasminum pauciflorum,
Jasminum paucinervium,
Jasminum nepalense,
Jasminum nervosum,
Jasminum newtonii,
Jasminum niloticum,
Jasminum nintooides,
Jasminum nobile,
Jasminum octocuspe,
Jasminum noldeanum,
Jasminum noumeense,
Jasminum nudiflorum,
Jasminum nummulariifolium,
Jasminum pedunculatum,
Jasminum pteropodum,
Jasminum punctulatum,
Jasminum quinatum,
Jasminum populifolium,
Jasminum pellucidum,
Jasminum pentaneurum,
Jasminum pericallianthum,
Jasminum pierreanum,
Jasminum polyanthum,
Jasminum puberulum,
Jasminum prainii,
Jasminum preussii,
Jasminum promunturianum,
Jasminum pseudopinnatum,
Jasminum laxiflorum,
Jasminum listeri,
Jasminum longipetalum,
Jasminum neocaledonicum,
Jasminum cardiomorphum,
Jasminum kwangense,
Jasminum lanceolaria,
Jasminum lasiosepalum,
Jasminum latipetalum,
Jasminum molle,
Jasminum mossamedense,
Jasminum multiflorum,
Jasminum multipartitum,
Jasminum multipetalum,
Jasminum narcissiodorum,
Jasminum marianum,
Jasminum macrocarpum,
Jasminum magnificum,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:609598-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].