Asian-jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum, T.Mori, Enum. Pl. Corea: 293 (1922))

Family: Apocynaceae

Author: (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai

Bibliography: T.Mori, Enum. Pl. Corea: 293 (1922)

Year: 1922

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Trachelospermum

Vegetable: False

Observations: N. India to C. & S. Japan and Borneo

Description

Asian-jasmine, known scientifically as Trachelospermum asiaticum, is a resilient and widely utilized ornamental plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This species was first enumerated by T. Mori in 1922, showcasing its longstanding recognition in botanical literature.

Originating from diverse regions including Northern India, Central and Southern Japan, and Borneo, Asian-jasmine thrives in a variety of climates, highlighting its adaptability. The plant is often prized for its evergreen foliage and the delicate, star-shaped flowers that it produces, making it a favored choice for ground cover and decorative landscaping.

The plant’s notable resilience and ability to flourish in different environmental conditions make it an excellent choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. Its climbing and spreading habit allows it to cover fences, walls, and trellises efficiently, creating lush green curtains that offer an aesthetic appeal and functional benefits in garden spaces.

The botanical designation of Asian-jasmine, Trachelospermum asiaticum, as described by (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai, underscores its classification history and the contributions of renowned botanists in identifying and describing this species.

Overall, Asian-jasmine stands out not only for its ornamental appeal but also for its robust adaptability, making it a valuable addition to various landscaping projects across its native regions and beyond.

Common Names

Eng: asian-jasmine, asiatic jasmine
Deu: japanischer sternjasmin
En: Asian-jasmine, Asiatic jasmine
Zh: Ya zhou luo shi
De: Japanischer Sternjasmin
Ja: Teika-kazura

Synonyms

• Trachelospermum gracilipes var. hupehense (Tsiang & P.T.Li)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. intermedium (Nakai)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. brevisepalum ((C.K.Schneid.) Tsiang)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. majus ((Nakai) Ohwi)
• Trachelospermum jasminoides subsp. foetidum (Matsum. & Nakai)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. oblanceolatum (Nakai)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. liukiuense ((Hatus.) Hatus.)
• Trachelospermum gracilipes var. liukiuense ((Hatus.) Kitam.)
• Trachelospermum divaricatum var. brevisepalum (C.K.Schneid.)
• Parechites borneanus (Miq.)
• Trachelospermum bessonii (Pierre ex Pit.)
• Trachelospermum liukiuense (Hatus.)
• Trachelospermum siamense (Craib)
• Trachelospermum borneanum ((Miq.) Boerl.)
• Trachelospermum asiaticum var. glabrum (Nakai)
• Trachelospermum brevisepalum ((C.K.Schneid.) Masam.)
• Trachelospermum foetidum ((Matsum. & Nakai) Nakai)
• Malouetia asiatica (Siebold & Zucc.)
• Trachelospermum majus (Nakai)
• Trachelospermum lanyuense (C.E.Chang)
• Microchonea lucida (Pierre)
• Trachelospermum crocostomum (Stapf)
• Trachelospermum gracilipes (Hook.f.)

Distribution

• Assam (native)
• Bangladesh (native)
• Borneo (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Hainan (native)
• India (native)
• Japan (native)
• Korea (native)
• Laos (native)
• Malaya (native)
• Myanmar (native)
• Nansei-shoto (native)
• Ogasawara-shoto (native)
• Taiwan (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Vietnam (native)

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Bark

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Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Other

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7317060)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82528-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Trachelospermum asiaticum (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai)

Specifications

Growth