Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & G.Schellenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 95 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813337
Common Names
- Jasminum newtonii
- Newton's Jasmine
- Newton's Jessamine
Description
Jasminum newtonii (also called Newton's Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Oleaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jasminum newtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jasminum newtonii is a pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum newtonii can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Jasminum newtonii
Jasminum newtonii can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Jasminum newtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum newtonii?
Jasminum newtonii
What is the common name of Jasminum newtonii?
Newton's Jasmine
What is the best soil type for Jasminum newtonii?
Well-drained, loamy soil
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:609652-1: 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].