Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 615 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813340
Common Names
- Jasminum nintooides
- Nintooides Jasmine
- Nintooides Jessamine
Description
Jasminum nintooides (also called Nintooides 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 nintooides is used as an ornamental plant 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 flowers of Jasminum nintooides are white, fragrant and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasminum nintooides 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 nintooides
Jasminum nintooides can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Jasminum nintooides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasminum nintooides?
Jasminum nintooides
What is the common name of Jasminum nintooides?
Nintoo Jasmine
What is the best soil type for Jasminum nintooides?
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:609656-1: 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].