Types Of Jasmine
Scientific
name: Jasminum spp. Local name : Jasmine
Hindi
name : Juhi, Chameli, Mogra, Champa Bela etc. Family: Oleaceae
Origin and History
Jasmines are native of tropical and subtropical regions
and introduced in the mid sixteenth century. Among the large number of species
existing, only three species have attained importance in commercial
cultivation. Jasminum sambac is considered as a native of the East
Indies. Jasmine blossoms have been in use in India, China and countries of
mystic orient for ceremonial purpose, as religious offerings and for perfuming
the hair oils, etc. since time immemorial. The name Jasmine is of Arabic origin
and is believed to have been derived from Yasmin. It is reported that the
height of its popularity reached its peck two to five hundred years ago at
canton and metropolis of southern China.
1. Jasminum auriculatum - Mullai
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| Jasminum - Mullai |
2. Jasminum grandiflorum - Jathimalli
(or) Pitchi (or) Spanish jasmine
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Spanish jasmine 4. Jasminum pubescens - Kakada  |
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