Jasminum auriculatum
Appearance
Jasminum auriculatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Oleaceae |
Genus: | Jasminum |
Species: | J. auriculatum
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Binomial name | |
Jasminum auriculatum |
Jasminum auriculatum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Andaman Islands.[1][2] Due to essential oil contained in the flowers,it cultivated commercially in India and Thailand. It is used for decorative purposes and festivals in india. It is commonly called "JUI"(জুই) in India in bengali language.[3]
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Jasminum auriculatum
- ^ Vahl, Martin. 1794. Symbolae Botanicae 3:1.
- ^ Plant Resources of Southeast Asia http://proseanet.org/