Jasminum humile Yellow Jasmine PFAF Plant Database

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Jasminum humile - L.

Common Name

Yellow Jasmine

Family

Oleaceae

Synonyms

J. bignoniaceum. Wall.

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Scrub and dry valleys, 1500 - 3000 metres in the Himalayas[184]. Also found in forests in Srinagar[145].

Range

E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.

Edibility Rating

Medicinal Rating

Care

Summary

Physical Characteristics

Jasminum humile is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft).
It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.


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Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment; Tea. The leaves are used as a condiment[177, 183]. A tea is made from the leaves and bark[183].

Medicinal Uses

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Astringent; Cardiotonic; Decongestant; Parasiticide; Stomachic; Tonic.

The flowers are astringent and a tonic for the heart and bowels[240]. A paste made frm the flowers is considered effective in the treatment of intestinal problems[272]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of ringworm[240, 272]. The milky juice of the plant is used for destroying the unhealthy lining walls of chronic sinuses and fistulas[240].

Other Uses
Parasiticide; Wood. Wood - even-grained, moderately hard[146].

Cultivation details

Succeeds in a good well-drained loam in a sunny position[1, 200]. Tolerates light shade[202]. Tolerates most soil types, including dry soils once it is established[202]. This species is not very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[184]. It requires some protection such as a warm wall when grown outdoors in Britain[200]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[188]. The flowers are slightly scented[245]. Plants produce suckers and these can sometimes be invasive[202]. Pruning can be carried out in early to mid spring. Removing one third of the oldest growth down to ground level rejuvenates the plant and encourages greater flowering[202]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very easy. Cuttings of mature wood in November. Layering.

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Expert comment

Author
L.

Botanical References
11145200

Links / References

[1]F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956

Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).

[145]Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar.

A good flora of the western Himalayas but poorly illustrated. Some information on plant uses.

[146]Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers.

Written last century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.

[177]Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption.

An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of latin names with a brief list of edible parts.

[183]Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants.

Excellent. Contains a very wide range of conventional and unconventional food plants (including tropical) and where they can be obtained (mainly N. American nurseries but also research institutes and a lot of other nurseries from around the world.

[184]Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs.

Excellent photographs and a terse description of 1900 species and cultivars.

[188]Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers

Excellent range of photographs, some cultivation details but very little information on plant uses.

[200]Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.

Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

[202]Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs.

Contains information on 2,000 species and cultivars, giving details of cultivation requirements. The text is terse but informative.

[240]Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement).

Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. Not for the casual reader.

[245]Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World.

An excellent, comprehensive book on scented plants giving a few other plant uses and brief cultivation details. There are no illustrations.

[272]Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal

Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.

Readers comment

Elizabeth H.
justice	Tue Feb 26 2008

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