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Star jasmine 
| Local Name |
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Star jasmine |
| Botanical Name |
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Jasminum arborescens Roxb. |
| Common Name |
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Star jasmine |
| Family |
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Oleaceae |
| Distribution |
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It is widely cultivated in India including Odisha. Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly found in countries such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey. |
| Habit |
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Shrub |
| Short Description |
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It is a woody shrub native to tropical regions, distinguished by its fragrant, white or yellow flowers and glossy, evergreen leaves. It is valued for its ornamental appeal and aromatic blooms. |
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Descriptions
It is an erect shrub growing up to 3-5 meters
in height. Leaves are opposite, glossy, broadly ovate to
elliptic. It produces fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers
arranged in terminal clusters. Each flower has five to ten
petals. It produces small, black berries.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
April - June
Use(s)
It is primarily cultivated for its attractive fragrant
flowers.
