Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 231 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813414
Common Names
- Neocaledonicum Jasmine
- Neocaledonicum Privet
- Neocaledonicum
Description
Jasminum neocaledonicum (also called New Caledonian Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to the Pacific Islands and is found in New Caledonia. It typically grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum neocaledonicum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum neocaledonicum 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 neocaledonicum can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer or by layering in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Jasminum neocaledonicum
Jasminum neocaledonicum can be found in New Caledonia.
Jasminum neocaledonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum neocaledonicum?
Jasminum neocaledonicum
What is the common name of Jasminum neocaledonicum?
New Caledonian Jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Jasminum neocaledonicum?
Jasminum neocaledonicum 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:609649-1: 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].