Synonyms: 

Jasminum blancoi Hassk.

Jasminum heyneanum Wall. ex G.Don

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Lamiales

Family: Oleaceae

Native: Southern Asia.

Common Names

English – Jasmine

Malayalam – മുല്ല

Description:

Jasminum sambac is a fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and white, star-shaped flowers, known as Arabian jasmine or sampaguita.

Habitat:

Evergreen shrub.

Distribution:

Philippines, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Uses:

Jasminum sambac flowers are widely used for making perfumes, teas, and floral decorations due to their intense fragrance and beauty.