Jasminum
Jasminum polyanthum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Asteridae Order: Lamiales Family: Oleaceae Tribe: Jasmineae Genus: Jasminum L. (1753)
Type species
Jasminum officinale L. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Magnoliopsida is the Botanical name for a class of Flowering plants By definition the class will include the family Magnoliaceae, but its Asteridae is a Botanical name at the rank of subclass. Circumscription of the subclass has varied with the taxonomic system being The order Lamiales is a Taxon in the asterid group of dicotyledonous Flowering plants. The Oleaceae, or olive family, is a Plant family containing 24 extant genera and around 600 Species of Mesophytic The Oleaceae, or olive family, is a Plant family containing 24 extant genera and around 600 Species of Mesophytic Carl Linnaeus (Latinized as Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as, May 23 new style (13 May old style 1707 who laid the foundations for Species Plantarum ("The Species of Plants" was first published in 1753, as a two-volume work by Carl Linnaeus. In biology a type is that which fixes a name to a Taxon. Depending on the nomenclature code which is applied to the organism in question a type may be a specimen
Species
More than 200 species, see text. In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. Sources: ING,[1] CPN,[2] UniProt[3]

Jasmine or Jessamine (Jasminum) (from Persian yasmin, i. e. "gift from God"^[4][5], via Arabic^[6]) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae),with about 200 species, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic A shrub or Bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of Woody plant, distinguished from a Tree A vine is any plant of Genus Vitis (the Grape plants or by extension any similar climbing or trailing plant The Oleaceae, or olive family, is a Plant family containing 24 extant genera and around 600 Species of Mesophytic The Old World consists of those parts of Earth known to Europeans Asians and Africans in the 15th century The majority of species grow as climbers on other plants or on structures such as chicken wire, gates or fences. The leaves can be either evergreen (green all year round) or deciduous (falling leaves in autumn), and are opposite in most species; leaf shape is simple, trifoliate or pinnate with up to nine leaflets. In Botany, a leaf is an above-ground Plant organ specialized for Photosynthesis. In Botany, an Evergreen plant is a plant having leaves all year round Botany Autumn leaf color. See --> In Botany and Horticulture, deciduous Plants, including Pinnate is a term used to describe Feather -like or multi-divided features arising from both sides of a common axis in Plant or Animal structures and comes Jasmine tea is also tradtionally said to help against coughs, sore throats or other problems to do with the bronchites, although there is no scientific evidence to support this.

Description

Jasmine flowers are generally white, although some species have yellow flowers. A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also Unlike most genera in the Oleaceae which have four corolla lobes ("petals"), jasmines often have five or six lobes. They are often strongly and sweetly scented. Flowering is in spring or summer in most species, but in a few species, notably J. nudiflorum, in winter on the bare branches of this deciduous species.

Selected species

Cultivation and uses

Jasminum sambac flowers harvested for Malligai - Raama Baanam

Jasmine is widely cultivated for their flowers, enjoyed in the garden, as house plants, and as cut flowers. Jasminium dichotomum ( Gold Coast Jasmine) is a species of Jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. Jasminum grandiflorum ( chameli in Hindi) is a species of jasmine native to South Asia Trachelospermum jasminoides ( Star Jasmine or Confederate Jasmine; syn Jasminum nudiflorum or Winter Jasmine, is a slender Deciduous Shrub native to China. Jasminum parkeri also known as Dwarf jasmine is member of Oleaceae family Jasminum polyanthum, also known as Pink Jasmine (or White Jasmine is an evergreen twining climber from China. Jasminum sambac ( syn Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of Jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines Jasminum sambac ( syn Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of Jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines A garden is a planned space usually outdoors set aside for the display cultivation and enjoyment of Plants and other forms of Nature. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in southern and southeast Asia. Some claim that the daily consumption of Jasmine tea is effective in preventing certain cancers. Many species also yield an absolute, which is used in the production of perfumes and incense. Similar to Essential oils absolutes are concentrated highly- aromatic, oily mixtures extracted from plants Perfume is a mixture of fragrant Essential oils and Aroma compounds Fixatives and Solvents used to give the human body animals objects and living Incense is composed of Aromatic biotic materials It releases fragrant Smoke when burned

Jasmine tisane is consumed in China, where it is called Jasmine flower tea (茉莉花茶; pinyin: mò lì huā chá). An herbal tea, tisane, or ptisan is an Herbal Infusion made from anything other than the leaves of the Tea bush ( Camellia China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Jasminum sambac flowers are also used to make tea, which often has a base of green tea, but sometimes an Oolong base is used. Jasminum sambac ( syn Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of Jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market Green tea is a type of Tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal Oxidation during processing Oolong ( → wūlóng) is a traditional Chinese Tea somewhere between green and black in oxidation The delicate Jasmine flower opens only at night and is plucked in the morning when the tiny petals are tightly closed. They are then stored in a cool place until night. Between six and eight in the evening, as the temperature cools, the petals begin to open. Flowers and tea are "mated" in machines that control temperature and humidity. It takes four hours or so for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavour of the Jasmine blossoms, and for the highest grades, this process may be repeated as many as seven times. Because the tea has absorbed moisture from the flowers, it must be refired to prevent spoilage. The spent flowers may or may not be removed from the final product, as the flowers are completely dry and contain no aroma. Giant fans are used to blow away and remove the petals from the denser tea leaves. If present, they simply add visual appeal and are no indication of the quality of the tea.

A double-flowered cultivar of Jasminum sambac in flower with an unopened bud. " Double-flowered " describes varieties of Flowers with extra Petals often containing flowers within flowers The flower smells exactly like the tea as it opens.

In Okinawa Japan Jasmine Tea is known as Sanpin Cha.

Cultural importance and other information

The Jasmine is the National Flower of the following countries:

• The Philippines, where it is known as "Sampaguita", and is usually strung on garlands which are then used to adorn religious images. This article is about symbols of nations Many countries it can be used for is Chantal The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Jasminum sambac ( syn Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of Jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines
• Indonesia, where the variety Jasminum sambac is the "puspa bangsa" (National Flower), and goes by the name "Melati", In the country, especially the island of Java, it is the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Jasminum sambac ( syn Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of Jasmine native to southern Asia, in India, Philippines This article is about symbols of nations Many countries it can be used for is Chantal Java (Jawa is an Island of Indonesia and the site of its Capital city Jakarta. A wedding is the Ceremony in which two people are united in Marriage. Indonesia 's 238 million people make it the world's fourth-most populous nation
• Pakistan, where Jasminum officinale is known as the "Chambeli" or "Yasmine" is the national flower. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Pakistan has several official national symbols including a historic document a flag an emblem an anthem a memorial tower as well as several national heroes
• Syria, it is the symbolic flower of Damascus, which is called the City of Jasmines. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية Damascus ( دمشق,, also commonly known as الشام ash-Shām) is the capital and largest city of Syria.

In Sanskrit it is called "Mallika". Sanskrit (sa संस्कृता वाक् saṃskṛtā vāk, for short sa संस्कृतम् saṃskṛtam) is a historical Jasmine is cultivated at Pangala, in Karnataka, India, and exported to Middle Eastern countries. Pangala is a village situated in Udupi taluk of Udupi district Karnataka. Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. J. fluminense is an invasive species in Hawaii, where it is sometimes known by the inaccurate name "Brazilian Jasmine". Introduced species|Weed Invasive species is a phrase with several definitions The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the J. dichotomum is also invasive in Florida. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the

In Thailand, jasmine flowers are used as a symbol of the mother. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj "Mom" "Mum" and "Mommy" redirect here

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• Jasminum L. record n° 1950 (HTML). African Plants Database. South African National Biodiversity Institute, the Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève and Tela Botanica. The Natural History Museum of Geneva (in French: Muséum d'histoire naturelle de la Ville de Genève) is a Natural history museum in Geneva, Retrieved on 2008-06-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS Profile, Jasminum (HTML). The PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved on 2008-06-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering
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