Jasmine - wikipedia Jasmine This article is about the plant genus. For the given name, see Jasmine ( given name ). For other uses, see Jasmine ( disambiguation ). Jasmine Jasminum officinale -- Common Jasmine Scientific classification Kingdom : Plantae Clade : Angiosperms Clade : Eudicots Clade : Asterids Order : Lamiales Family : Oleaceae Tribe : Jasmineae Genus : Jasminum L. Type species Jasminum officinale L. Species More than 200, see List of Jasminum species Synonyms Jacksonia hort. ex Schltdl Jasminium Dumort. Menodora Humb. & Bonpl. Mogorium Juss. Noldeanthus Knobl. Common jasmine Jasmine ( taxonomic name Jasminum / ˈjæsmɪnəm / ) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family ( Oleaceae ). It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers. A number of unrelated plants contain the word `` Jasmine '' in their common names ( see Other plants called `` Jasmine '' ). Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Taxonomy 3.1 Selected species 4 Cultivation and uses 4.1 Jasmine tea 4.2 Jasmonates 5 Cultural importance 5.1 National flower 6 Other plants called `` jasmine '' 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External links Description See also : Glossary of botanical terms Jasmine can be either deciduous ( leaves falling in autumn ) or evergreen ( green all year round ), and can be erect, spreading, or climbing shrubs and vines. Their leaves are born, opposite or alternate. They can be simple, trifoliate, or pinnate. The flowers are typically around 2.5 cm ( 0.98 in ) in diameter. They are white or yellow in color, although in rare instances they can be slightly reddish. The flowers are borne in cymose clusters with a minimum of three flowers, though they can also be solitary on the ends of branchlets. Each flower has about four to nine petals, two locules, and one to four ovules. They have two stamens with very short filaments. The bracts are linear or ovate. The calyx is bell - shaped. They are usually very fragrant. The fruits of jasmines are berries that turn black when ripe. The basic chromosome number of the genus is 13, and most species are diploid ( 2n = 26 ). However, natural polyploidy exists, particularly in Jasminum sambac ( 2n = 39 ), Jasminum flexile ( 2n = 52 ), Jasminum mesnyi ( 2n = 39 ), and Jasminum angustifolium ( 2n = 52 ). Distribution and habitat Jasmines are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania, although only one of the 200 species is native to Europe. Their center of diversity is in South Asia and Southeast Asia. A number of jasmine species have become naturalized in Mediterranean Europe. For example, the so - called Spanish jasmine ( Jasminum grandiflorum ) was originally from Iran and western South Asia, and is now naturalized in the Iberian peninsula. Jasminum fluminense ( which is sometimes known by the inaccurate name `` Brazilian Jasmine '' ) and Jasminum dichotomum ( Gold Coast Jasmine ) are invasive species in Hawaii and Florida. Jasminum polyanthum, also known as White Jasmine, is an invasive weed in Australia. Taxonomy Species belonging to genus Jasminum are classified under the tribe Jasmineae of the olive family ( Oleaceae ). Jasminum is divided into five sections -- Alternifolia, Jasminum, Primulina, Trifoliolata, and Unifoliolata. The genus name is derived from the Persian Yasameen ( `` gift from God '' ) through Arabic and Latin. Selected species Jasminum sambac ' Grand Duke of Tuscany ' Main article : List of Jasminum species A double - flowered cultivar of Jasminum sambac in flower with an unopened bud. Jasmine buds Species include : J. abyssinicum Hochst. ex DC. -- forest jasmine J. adenophyllum Wall. -- bluegrape jasmine, pinwheel jasmine, princess jasmine J. andamanicum N.P. Balakr. & N.G. Nair J. angulare Vahl J. angustifolium ( L. ) Willd. J. auriculatum Vahl -- Indian hasmine, needle - flower jasmine J. azoricum L. J. beesianum Forrest & Diels -- red jasmine J. dichotomum Vahl -- Gold Coast jasmine J. didymum G. Forst. J. dispermum Wall. J. elegans Knobl. J. elongatum ( P.J. Bergius ) Willd. J. floridum Bunge J. fluminense Vell. J. fruticans L. J. grandiflorum L. -- Catalan jasmine, jasmin odorant, royal jasmine, Spanish jasmine J. humile L. -- Italian jasmine, Italian yellow jasmine J. lanceolarium Roxb. J. malabaricum Wight J. mesnyi Hance -- Japanese jasmine, primrose jasmine, yellow jasmine J. multiflorum ( Burm. f. ) Andrews -- Indian jasmine, star jasmine, winter jasmine J. multipartitum Hochst. -- starry wild jasmine J. nervosum Lour. J. nobile C.B. Clarke J. nudiflorum Lindl. -- winter jasmine J. odoratissimum L. -- yellow jasmine J. officinale L. -- common jasmine, jasmine, jessamine, poet 's jasmine, summer jasmine, white jasmine J. parkeri Dunn -- dwarf jasmine J. polyanthum Franch. J. sambac ( L. ) Aiton -- Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine J. simplicifolium G. Forst. J. sinense Hemsl. J. subhumile W.W. Sm. J. subtriplinerve Blume J. tortuosum Willd. J. urophyllum Hemsl. J. volubile Jacq... Lifecycle of Arabian jasmine flower Jasmine flowers Cultivation and uses Widely cultivated for its flowers, jasmine is enjoyed in the garden, as a house plant, and as cut flowers. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in South and South East Asia. Jasmine tea Green tea with jasmine flowers Jasmine tea is often consumed in China, where it is called jasmine - flower tea ( 茉莉花 茶 ; pinyin : mò lì huā chá ). Jasminum sambac flowers are also used to make jasmine tea, which often has a base of green tea or white tea, but sometimes an Oolong base is used. The flowers are put in machines that control temperature and humidity. It takes about four hours for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavour of the jasmine blossoms. For the highest grades of jasmine tea, this process may be repeated up to seven times. As the tea absorbs moisture from the fresh Jasmine flowers, it must be refired to prevent spoilage. The used flowers may be removed from the final product, as the flowers contain no more aroma. Giant fans are used to blow away and remove the petals from the denser tea leaves. In Okinawa, Japan, jasmine tea is known as sanpin cha. Jasmonates Main article : Jasmonate Jasmine gave name to the jasmonate plant hormones, as methyl jasmonate isolated from the oil of Jasminum grandiflorum led to the discovery of the molecular structure of jasmonates. Jasmonates occur ubiquitously across the plant kingdom, having key roles in responses to environmental cues, such as heat or cold stress, and participate in the signal transduction pathways of many plants. Cultural importance Madurai, a city in Tamil Nadu is famous for its jasmine production. In the western and southern states of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, jasmine is cultivated in private homes. These flowers are used in worship and for hair ornaments. Jasmine is also cultivated commercially, for both the domestic and industrial uses, such as the perfume industry. It is used in rituals like marriages, religious ceremonies and festivals. In the Chandan Yatra of lord Jagannath, the deity is bathed with water flavoured with sandalwood and jasmine. Jasmine flower vendors sell garlands of jasmine, or in the case of the thicker motiyaa ( in Hindi ) or mograa ( in Marathi ) varieties, bunches of jasmine are a common sight in many parts of India. They may be found around entrances to temples, on major thoroughfares, and in major business areas. A change in presidency in Tunisia in 1987 and the Tunisian Revolution of 2011 are both called `` Jasmine revolutions '' in reference to the flower. Jasmine flowers were also used as a symbol during the 2011 Chinese pro-democracy protests in the People 's Republic of China. `` Jasmine '' is also a female forename. The White Jasmine Branch, painting of ink and color on silk by Chinese artist Zhao Chang, early 12th century Jasmine used as garland for Meenakshi Sundareswarar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Jasmine flower blooming near Hyderabad, India National flower Several countries and states consider jasmines as a national symbol. They are the following : Hawaii : Jasminum sambac ( `` pikake '' ) is perhaps the most popular of flowers. It is often strung in leis and is the subject of many songs. Indonesia : Jasminum sambac is the national flower, adopted in 1990. It goes by the name `` melati putih '' and is the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians, especially on the island of Java. Pakistan : Jasminum officinale is known as the `` chambeli '' or `` yasmin '', it is the national flower. Philippines : Jasminum sambac is the national flower. Adopted in 1935, it is known as `` sampaguita '' in the islands. It is usually strung in garlands which are then used to adorn religious images. Syria : The Syrian city Damascus is also called City of Jasmine and uses it as a symbol. Thailand : Jasmine flowers are used as a symbol of motherhood. Other plants called `` jasmine '' Brazilian jasmine Mandevilla sanderi Cape jasmine Gardenia, Carolina jasmine Gelsemium Chilean jasmine Mandevilla laxa Madagascar jasmine Stephanotis floribunda New Zealand jasmine Parsonsia capsularis Night - blooming jasmine Cestrum nocturnum Night - flowering jasmine Nyctanthes arbor - tristis Red jasmine Plumeria rubra Star jasmine, Confederate jasmine Trachelospermum Tree jasmine ( disambiguation ) Jasmine rice, a type of long - grain rice References Jump up ^ `` Jasminum ''. Index Nominum Genericorum. International Association for Plant Taxonomy. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 03. Jump up ^ `` 10. Jasminum Linnaeus ''. Chinese Plant Names. 15 : 307. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 03. Jump up ^ UniProt. `` Jasminum ''. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 03. ^ Jump up to : USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. `` Jasminum L ''. Germplasm Resources Information Network, National Germplasm Resources Laboratory. Retrieved November 22, 2011. CS1 maint : Multiple names : authors list ( link ) Jump up ^ Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995 : 606 -- 607. ^ Jump up to : A.K. Singh ( 2006 ). Flower Crops : Cultivation and Management. New India Publishing. pp. 193 -- 205. ISBN 978 - 81 - 89422 - 35 - 6. Jump up ^ Ernst Schmidt ; Mervyn Lötter ; Warren McCleland ( 2002 ). Trees and shrubs of Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park. Jacana Media. p. 530. ISBN 978 - 1 - 919777 - 30 - 6. Jump up ^ Jasminum @ EFloras.org. Jump up ^ H. Panda ( 2005 ). Cultivation and Utilization of Aromatic Plants. National Institute Of Industrial Research. p. 220. ISBN 978 - 81 - 7833 - 027 - 3. Jump up ^ `` Jasminum fluminense ''. Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Jump up ^ `` Jasminum dichotomum ''. Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Jump up ^ `` Weeds of the Blue Mountains Bushland -- Jasminum polyanthum ''. Archived from the original on 2014 - 02 - 04. Jump up ^ `` jasmine, - in, jessamine, - in '', OED Jump up ^ `` jasmine. '' Webster 's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam - Webster, 2002. Jump up ^ Metcalf, 1999, p. 123. Jump up ^ GRIN. `` Jasminum information from NPGS / GRIN ''. Taxonomy for Plants. National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland : USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2012. Jump up ^ Demole E ; Lederer, E. ; Mercier, D. ( 1962 ). `` Isolement et détermination de la structure du jasmonate de méthyle, constituant odorant caractéristique de l'essence de jasmin ''. Helv Chim Acta. 45 ( 2 ) : 675 -- 85. doi : 10.1002 / hlca. 19620450233. Jump up ^ Sharma, M ; Laxmi, A ( 2016 ). `` Jasmonates : Emerging Players in Controlling Temperature Stress Tolerance ''. Frontiers in Plant Science. 6 : 1129. doi : 10.3389 / fpls. 2015.01129. PMC 4701901. PMID 26779205. Jump up ^ Michael, Ayari ; Vincent Geisser ( 2011 ). `` Tunisie : la Révolution des `` Nouzouh '' * n'a pas l'odeur du jasmin '' ( in French ). Témoignage chrétien. Archived from the original on 2011 - 03 - 14. Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` La révolution par le feu et par un clic '' ( in French ). Le Quotidien d'Oran / moofid.com. 2011 - 02 - 25. Archived from the original on 2011 - 03 - 14. Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 14. Further reading `` Jasminum Linn ''. Flora of Pakistan : 12. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 03. Metcalf, Allan A. ( 1999 ). The World in So Many Words. Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0 - 395 - 95920 - 9. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jasminum. Wikispecies has information related to Jasminum Look up Jasmine or Jasminum in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. `` Flora Europaea Search Results ''. Flora Europaea. Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Retrieved 2008 - 06 - 03. `` African Plants Database ''. 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Question: what is the scientific name of jasmine flower
Answer: Jasminum