Jasminum odoratissimum PFAF Plant Database

Jasminum odoratissimum - L.

Common Name

Family

Oleaceae

USDA hardiness

8-11

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Not known

Range

Madeira.

Edibility Rating

Other Uses

Weed Potential

Medicinal Rating

Care

Summary


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Physical Characteristics
Jasminum odoratissimum is a deciduous Shrub. It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. 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 moist soil.
Synonyms

Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment. The flowers are used for flavouring or scenting tea[183].

Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. None known

Other Uses
Essential. An essential oil from the flowers is used in perfumery[46, 61]. The flowers are picked soon after opening each morning and used fresh for oil extraction[238].

Cultivation details

We have almost no information on this species, though one report says that it can succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of Britain[245]. Most members of this genus succeed in a good well-drained loam[1, 200]. The flowers have a heavy sweet perfume[245]. The plant is cultivated in warm temperate areas for the essential oil obtained from the flowers[50, 61]. 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.

Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Edibility Rating	Medicinal Rating
Jasminum humile	Yellow Jasmine	1	1
Jasminum nudiflorum	Winter-Flowering Jasmin, Winter jasmine	0	1
Jasminum officinale	Jessamine, Poet's jasmine	2	2

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Botanical References
50

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