Synonyms: 

Jasminum gracillimum Hook.f.

Jasminum pubescens (Retz.) Willd.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Lamiales

Family: Oleaceae

Native:  India and south eastern Asia

Common Names

English – Star Jasmine

Malayalam – നക്ഷത്ര മുല്ല

Description:

Jasminum multiflorum, also known as Indian jasmine, is a twining vine with glossy green leaves and clusters of small, white, highly fragrant flowers.

Habitat:

Tropical semi-evergreen forests.

Distribution:

Thailand, Bhutan, India , Myanmar, S.China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malay Peninsula, Indonesia ,Borneo, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Australia .

Uses:

Jasminum multiflorum is often cultivated for its fragrant flowers, which are used in making garlands, perfumes, and traditional medicines.