Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 655 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813441
Common Names
- Mossamedense Jasmine
- Mossamedense Privet
- Mossamedense
Description
Jasminum mossamedense (also called Mossamedes Jasmine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Angola and is found in moist forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum mossamedense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a sweet scent and is often used in potpourris and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum mossamedense is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum mossamedense can be propagated by cuttings or layering. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. To propagate by layering, bend a stem to the ground and cover it with soil. Roots will form at the point where the stem touches the soil. Once roots have formed, cut the stem and replant it in a pot filled with soil.
Where to Find Jasminum mossamedense
Jasminum mossamedense can be found in India and China.
Jasminum mossamedense FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Jasminum mossamedense?
Jasminum mossamedense prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the best climate for Jasminum mossamedense?
Jasminum mossamedense prefers a warm, humid climate.
How much light does Jasminum mossamedense need?
Jasminum mossamedense needs full sun to partial shade.
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:609637-1: 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].