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FRAGRANT GROUPS
JASMINES
Star Group
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Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Jasmine, 'African, Perfume' Jasminum tortuosum |
If you are looking for a Jasmine with fragrance and strong growth to fill your growing area, J. 'Tortuosum' is the one. This vigorous, heavy grower has clusters of delicately fragrant star-white blooms that emerge on the growing tips. Blooming throughout the year. Hardy Zone 9 and higher. Grows to 3' in container, minimum temperature 50°, everbloomer. Nari Bhatia: "Jasminum Tortuosum (Sun-A-Jaji) The sweet fragrance of this creeper blooms almost throughout the year. The star shape flowers look very delicate yet they remain open for long period of time. Grown around temples in the south. The flowers are used for pooja". |
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Jasmine, 'Angelwing' Jasminum laurifolium |
Native to India, this moderately fast growing, climbing species can be used as a vine growing to 20 feet or easily kept as a shrub with proper pruning. Its fragrant flowers are produced much or the year. Angel Wing Jasmine may be used in foundation groupings, as a ground cover, in planters and shrubbery borders, or as a container plant. It can be used in full sun or broken shade and will tolerate many soil conditions. It has moderate drought and salt tolerance. |
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Jasmine, 'Downy, Angel Hair, Star' Jasminum pubescens, Jasminum multiflorum, Jasminum gracillimum, Jasminum bifarium |
This densely pubescent climber or spreading shrub mounds from 4 to 6 feet in the open but reaches 20 to 30 feet with support. An evergreen plant from India, it produces clusters of flowers much of the year. Downy / Star Jasmine is best in sun in a well-drained, fertile soil, but is adaptable to varius conditions. It may be used as avine to cover a fence, pergola, of trellis, but it may also be effective inmass plantings, as a bank cover, or as alow hedge. |
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Jasmine, 'Confederate' Jasminum trachelospermum |
This is an evergreen vine from China that climbs to 30 feet, carrying small clusters of highly fragrant flowers in spring and summer. It will cover a trellis or arbor with its strong, twining stems or, without support, makes a dense ground cover. It can be used as a tubbed specimen on alanai or deck. Plant it in sun or partial shade in most gardens soils. It performs better at cool elevations. Confederate Jasmine has moderate drought and salt air tolerance. several cultivars are available. |
| 250px | Wedding Night Jasmine' Jasminum nocturnum |
Jasminum nocturnum or Wedding Night Jasmine indigenous to South America is one of the sweetest, most fragrant jasmines, by day it is a scraggily, tight blossomed, little shrub, the petals are harvest by night to make perfume |
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Jasmine, 'Palawan, Malulee' Jasminum aemulum |
This is a shrub that grows to a small tree, 4m or taller. The leaves are oblong, 9cm long and 5cm wide, shortly rounded at apex, dark green on both surfaces. The flowers are borne on axils of leaves, white, fragrant, 3.5cm wide. The plant bears numerous flowers and is highly ornamental. |
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Jasmine, 'River, Scrambling Vine, Jasmine De Trapo' Jasminum azoricum, Jasminum trifoliatum Moench, Jasminum bahiense, Jasminum blandum, Jasminum fluminense, Jasminum hildebrandtii, Jasminum holstii |
Evergreen climber with masses of star-shaped white flowers. Heady, sensual fragrance, and a popular conservatory plant. Dark green leaves divided into three leaflets, blooms in summer. More synonyms: Jasminum - lanatum, mauritianum, megalosiphon, pospischilii, rooseveltii, schroeterianum, tettense, uhligii, zanzibariense |
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Jasmine, 'Rose Bud, Everblooming, Gold Coast' Jasminum dichotomum |
A very rare jasmine with highly fragrant flowers. Blooms year 'round. Vining habit, can be trimmed in a dense shrub. Glossy leaves are very ornamental in contrast with dark pink buds and snow white flowers. Synonyms: J. brevipes, J. bukobense, J. gardeniodorum, J. gossweileri, J. guineense, J. mathildae, J. noctiflorum, J. ternifolium, J. ternum |
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Jasmine, 'Royal' / 'Pan-yii' Jasminum rex |
Known for its 3" pure white flowers, this jasminum has the largest blooms of any Jasmine. J. Rex is smothered in clouds of white in autumn and early winter. Although its leaves are relatively large, its growth is somewhat slow making it containable in limited space. Its lovely white flowers bring a freshness of color to home and conservatory. Hardy Zone 10 and higher. Blooms in fall and winter. |
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Jasmine, 'South African' Jasminum angulare |
Star-shaped, fragrant 1 inch flowers in summer. Three-part dark green glossy leaves, vining stems. Evergreen woody scandent shrub to train up a wall or as a wall shrub in a conservatory. Small lanceolate leaves in groups of three, summer flowers are fragrant, simple star shaped, white and held on the plant in vertical groups. Minimin temp 5c/41f, sun or semi shade. |
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Spanish Jasmine, Royal Jasmine, Catalonian Jasmine, (chameli in Hindi)' Jasminum grandiflorum |
Not to be confused with Jasminum officinale 'Affine' the large flowered form of the hardy white Jasmine. Jasminum grandiflorum it is a scrambling deciduous shrub growing to 2–4 m tall with very large and highly scented white flowers all summer. native to South Asia. In India, its leaves are widely used as an Ayurvedic herbal medicine and its flowers are used to adorn the coiffure of women. |
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Jasmine, 'Thai'
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small white flowers, black berries |
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Jasmine, 'True, Common, French Perfume, Poet's, Catalonian, Spanish' Jasminum officinale Flore pleno, Jasminum viminale, Jasminum vulgatum, Jasminum affine |
Semi-evergreen to deciduous vine. This vine has lots of fragrant white flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Blooms on new growth. Prefers a moist well-drained light soil enriched with organic matter. Drought and pollution tolerant. Jasmine associates nicely with climbing roses, honeysuckle or clematis, but it looks superb grown on its own. Grown in the perfume fields of Southern France, it has good tolerance to a wide range of temperatures and is easily maintained in pots. Min. temp. 45 F. Cultivars: Aureoviegatum (variegated), Affine (large, white with pink inside).An age old Indian folk treatment, jasmine was used to suppress milk production. Apply fresh jasmine flowers to the breasts. One Indian study matched bromocriptine with the application of jasmine flowers and both treatments were equally effective lactation inhibitors. This variety has double flowers. |
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Jasmine, 'Volubile, Wax' Jasminum volubile, Jasminum simplicifolium |
A quick-growing vine with glossy, dark green foliage, can be grown on a trellis, used as a ground cover, or planted in a container. Blooms from April to September. The 1 inch wide, white, pinwheel shaped flowers with a very strong scent. |
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Jasmine, Bluegrape, Princess, Che vang, Lai la co tuyen Jasminum adenophyllum |
A rare endemic in Meghalaya State (India). Spreading fast growing vine with glossy large 2-3" dark green leaves similar to leaves of Jasminum Rex. Flowers are large, 2-3" wide, with narrow curled petels and extremely fragrant. Flower shape resembles Michelia Alba flower. Black-blue berries size of a small grape appear after blooming which attract birds. This species is very hard to find. |
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Jasmine, 'Indian Jui, Molle' Jasminum molle, Jasminum auriculatum |
Extremely heavy gardenia type scent. This species is not very common though it deserves a special attention. For those who is familiar with this plant, J. Molle is as wonderful plant as a world-famous Jasmine Sambac. A stunning, small scandent bushy plant with simple ovate dark green small leaves and powdery satin white flowers. Extremely heavy gardenia type scent, flowers appear in bunches from summer to fall. This climber has dull green leaves. Very easy to grow, takes both sun and shade, dry and moist conditions. Highly recommended jasmine for scented garden or as indoor plant. A must for everyone who appreciates fragrant flowers. |
Pikake Group
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Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Jasmine, 'Arabian Knights tea jasmine, Arabian Nights, Sampaguitas, Arabian Jasmine, Hawaiian Pikake' Jasminum sambac Arabian Knights, Nyctanthes sambac |
This sprawling woody shrub from India, reaching a height or 5 feet, produces clusters of fragant flowers throughout the warm months of the year. They are prized by lei-makers. Pikake is best grown in warm, dry locations in full sun and a well-drained soil. It is excellent for mass, filler, and foundation plantings. the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. |
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Jasmine, 'Belle of India , Mysore Mulli' Jasminum sambac Belle of India var. Mysore Mulli, Nyctanthes sambac |
Double form of pikake, This sprawling woody shrub from India, reaching a height or 5 feet, produces clusters of fragant flowers throughout the warm months of the year. They are prized by lei-makers. Mysore is best grown in warm, dry locations in full sun and a well-drained soil. It is excellent for mass, filler, and foundation plantings. |
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Jasmine, 'Mogori Sambac, Butt Mograw, Hawaiian Rose Pikake' Jasminum sambac Grand Duke Of Tuscany, Nyctanthes sambac |
Rose form of pikake, this is the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. Perfect houseplant, takes both sun or shade, Jasminum Sambac is a beautiful fragrant everbloomer for your home and garden. Grand Duke is a slow grower and grows as a bush. The new hybrid variety Supreme has elongated leaves and larger flowers that often come in bunches. |
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Jasmine, 'Maid of Orleans, Arabian Jasmine, Hawaiian Pikake, Sampaguitas, Sumpa Kita' Jasminum sambac Maid of Orleans, Nyctanthes sambac |
Large rose form of pikake, has rose blush color as it ages,This sprawling woody shrub from India, reaching a height or 5 feet, produces clusters of fragant flowers throughout the warm months of the year. They are prized by lei-makers. Pikake is best grown in warm, dry locations in full sun and a well-drained soil. It is excellent for mass, filler, and foundation plantings. the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. |
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Jasmine, 'Mali Chat' Jasminum sambac Mali Chat |
This special new variety has multi-level flower. Very fragrant flower. Perfect houseplant, takes both sun or shade, Jasminum Sambac is a beautiful fragrant everbloomer for your home and garden. Please read more about Jasminum Sambac varieties and see more pictures: Jasminum Sambac Page. |
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Jasmine, 'Belle of India Elongata' Jasminum sambac Belle of India Elongata, Nyctanthes sambac |
long narrow petals form of pikake. This sprawling woody shrub from India, reaching a height or 5 feet, produces clusters of fragant flowers throughout the warm months of the year. They are prized by lei-makers. Pikake is best grown in warm, dry locations in full sun and a well-drained soil. It is excellent for mass, filler, and foundation plantings. |
Yellow Group
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Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Himalayian Bonsai Jasminum parkeri |
A dwarf or prostrate, evergreen shrub, only up to 10"high. The shrub is normally forming a low mound of densely crowded, greenish stems. The flowers are single, 0.5" wide and light yellow. This true dwarf Jasmine growing only 12" tall. Attractive gold/green tiny leaves are pinnate, up to 0.5" long, ovate, dark green. Blooms appear profusely during late fall into spring with yellow 1/2" flowers that contrast with the bright green branches. Well drained soil is required and a sunny site, and once established it will survive some winter frost. Low twiggy mounds of tiny pinnate leaves; trains into bonsai; traditional rock garden plant in subtropic climates. Very mild fragrance. |
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Italian Jasmine Jasminum humile, Jasminum giraldi |
Jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers and is imported from India. It has a rich, warm, sweet scent. It is a middle note in perfumery. Blends well with all citrus oils, clary sage, rose, sandalwood. Hardy to Zone 8. To encourage lateral branching and greater flower production, nip off the ends of canes that become too long. If plants become overgrown, prune them back as much as desired in early spring. Possible uses (from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless, Element Books, 1995): Circulation, muscles and joints: for muscle spasms and sprains. Emotions/mind and nervous system: for use with anxiety, depression, nervous exhaustion and stress-related disorders. Relieves repressed feelings, bitter jealously, low self-esteem, guilt, emotional abuse. Promotes optimism. Genito-urinary: for dysmenorrhea, frigidity, labor pains, and uterine disorders. Respiratory and immune system: used for catarrh, coughs, laryngitis. Skin/hair: for dry, irritated, sensitive, and oily skin. Actions: Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrizant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, tonic (uterine). |
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Japanese Primrose Jasminum mesnyi |
One of the best jasmines for the Deep South, especially on sandy soils. This is one of the most valuable plants in landscaping. It grows wonderfully in mass plantings, very fast growing but not invasive and well-contollable by pruning. The more you cut it, the bushier it gets, forming a nice dense cloud of dark green foliage with yellow double flowers scattered like a bright cover. It is rambling, open evergreen shrub with long, slender, arching stems that will climb like a sprawling vine if given support. The flowers are borne in early spring and sporadically into summer. They are semidouble with 6-10 petals, almost 2" across, and slightly fragrant at night. Use it to trail over fences or walls, to cover unwanted views and ugly corners. It is spectacular in masses and adds interest to mixed shrub hedges and screens. Use it for erosion control on banks or slopes, the long trailing canelike stems will take root where they touch the ground. Blooms on the previous season's growth, so prune soon after flowering. Excellent for cool greenhouse or outdoors in mild climates. |
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Showy Jasmine, Fruity Jasmine Jasminum odoratissimum |
yellow five petal |
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Winter Jasmine Jasminum nudiflorum |
Its lovely yellow flowers along bare bright green branches. This is a climbing plant which needs the support of wires or a trellis, as it is not self-clinging. Apart from the cheerful colouring of its flowers, this plant also smells divine. It has opposite leaves and its flowers come out during the winter (short days necessary) when there are no leaves on the bush. The flowers are solitary. One-inch yellow flowers appear before leaves unfold, January to March. Deciduous viny shrub, very hardy. |
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Yellow Jasmine, Florida Jasmine Jasminum floridum |
yellow flowers, sprawling shrub |
Pink Group
| Photo | Common Name
Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Jasmine, 'Pink Hybrid Jasmine' Jasminum stephanense, Jasminum beesianum hybrid |
French hybrid from the 1920s of beesianum x officinale: vigorous climbing vine with fragrant pale pink June flowers very quickly fading to a mother of pearl white. Will not bud until the plant is well established. Flowering period - Early to midsummer. Long tube that flares out (salverform) on a loose cyme bearing 5 to 6 light pink, fragrant flowers. When it is in bloom the hummingbirds flock to it |
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Jasmine, 'Pink, Winter, French Perfume, South Pacific' Jasminum polyanthum, Jasminum blinii, Jasminum delafieldii |
Evergreen vine, grows rapidly up to 20 feet (6 m). Produces masses of flowers in February to April. The buds are pink, hence the name Pink Jasmine. The flowers are white and very fragrant. Absolutely spectacular for winter and spring bloom with dense clusters of starry white flowers completely covering the handsome glossy foliage. Individual flowers are rose colored on the outside and a plant in full bloom can perfume a large area. Vining growth can be encouraged upward or allowed to cascade in a hanging basket. |
Cestrum/Jessamine Group
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Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Day Blooming Jessamine, Ink Berry Cestrum diurnum |
Know for its diurnial fragrant, slender, pearl white trumpeted flowers. Unfortunatly the blooming period is relatively short and the flowers rapidly transform into masses of succulent, blackish-purple berries that are known as Ink Berries in Hawaii. |
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Early Flowering Jessimine Cestrum fasciculatum |
Cestrum fasciculatum is an evergreen shrub that will reach 10 feet tall with a 6 foot spread in nature. The tubular flowers are about 1 inch long and about 3/8 inch wide. Flowers are formed on new growth in clusters at the tip of branches. |
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Night Blooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnim |
large clusters pale yellow flowers, deliciously 'intoxicating fragrance' |
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Red Jessamine, Red Cestrum Cestrum elegans Newellii’
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Vigorous evergreen shrub bearing large masses of deep wine-red tubular flowers summer through winter that the hummingbirds adore. Borderline hardy in this area, benefits from the protection of a wall or overhang in cold areas. Can get 10 ft. |
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Pink Jessamine, Pink Cestrum' Cestrum elegans Smiti |
This wonderful evergreen shrub has showy masses of dusty pink tubular flowers over a long period, followed by handsome red berries. On the edge of tender in this area, plant in sheltered positions. Often resprouts from base after a hard freeze. Grows rapidly 6 - 10 ft. tall. Good subject for espalier. Sun, semi-shade, regular water. Attracts hummingbirds. |
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Golden Jessamine, Golden Cestrum Cestrum aurantiacum, syn. Capraria lanceolata |
Golden yellow tubular flower, white berries, tall shrub, vine / espalier, an invasive species native to North and South America. This plant is used as an ornamental plant, and it is a poisonous plant. |
Jasmine-like Group
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Plant Description |
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False Pikake, Chinese Glory Bower, Cashmere bouqet, Scent Malli Clerodendrum chinense |
A beautiful shrub that can acquire heights to 6' with cordate downy green leaves, flowering in tight clusters, each flower like a tiny rose or rosebud, the calyx which is rosy/purple is beautiful and prominent before the corolla opens. Very highly fragrant at sundown. Propagates with underground runners, and can be invasive. |
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Madagascar Jasmine, Stephanotis Marsdenia floribunda |
Native to Madagascar, the popular Stephanotis is a moderatly fast growing, twining evergreen vine reaching 30 feet in length. Prized for its clusters of highly fragrant flowers displayed in late winter and spring, it is used in arrangements, bouquets, and leis. In the garden use Stephanotis to cover a fence or trellis or to train along eaves on a support. Flower production is best in full sun. It thrives in most well-drained soils, is heat tolerant, and has moderate drought and salt air tolerance. |
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Carolina Jasmine; It has a number of common names including yellow jessamine or jasmine, Carolina jasmine or jessamine, evening trumpetflower, gelsemium and woodbine. Gelsemium sempervirens GELSEMIACEAE |
Gelsemium sempervirens is a twining vine native to warm temperate and tropical America from Guatemala north to the Southeastern United States.
It can grow to 3-6 m high when given suitable climbing support in trees, with thin stems. The leaves are evergreen, lanceolate, 5-10 cm long and 1-1.5 cm broad, and lustrous, dark green. The flowers are borne in clusters, the individual flowers yellow, sometimes with an orange center, trumpet-shaped, 3 cm long and 2.5-3 cm broad. Its flowers are strongly scented and produce nectar that attracts a range of pollinators. The nectar is also toxic to honeybees, and causes brood death when gathered by the bees. All parts of this plant contain the toxic strychnine-related alkaloids gelsemine and gelseminine and should not be consumed. The sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Children, mistaking this flower for honeysuckle, have been poisoned by sucking the nectar from the flower Yellow Jessamine is the state flower of South Carolina. |
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Tree-of-Sarrow Nyctanthes Arbor-tristis |
Often found as a large, rambling, bony shrub in the wild, but may mature to attain tree status if left unchecked. The night blooming jasmine-like creamy white flowers are powerfully fragant. In India, there is a folktale about a certain king's daughter who fell in love with the sun, who very soon deserted her. In dispair, she killed herself and was cremated. From the spot where the princess's ashes fell, arose the Tree-of-Sarrow, which, unable to bear the sight of the sun, bloomed at night and dropped its flowers each morning. |
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Pandora Vine Pandorea jasminoides |
A species of woody climbing vine. It is native to Queensland, Australia. It forms large pointed pods filled with papery seeds. It is easy to germinate, having two-lobed dicotyledons.Flowers range from magenta through to white, often with a darker trumpet, and produce a fragrant, jasmine-like scent. |
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Dwarf Tree Jasmine, Asian Bell Tree, China Doll, Serpent Tree, Emerald Tree Radermachera sinica |
Radermachera sinica is native to the subtropical mountain regions of southern China and Taiwan. It can reach heights of up to 30 m tall and a trunk diameter of 1 m. The leaves are bipinnate, 20 to 70 cm long and 15 to 25 cm broad, divided into numerous small glossy green leaflets 2 to 4 cm long. The flowers are white, trumpet-like, about 7 cm long, and resembling a large Bignonia flower in shape. Recent Dwarf variations have been released, often referred to as the Asian Bell Tree. Foliage is highly attractive glossy, dark green & lacy. Consistently grows to maximum 3m and so makes a very popular indoor or patio plant, requiring a position with indirect sun light. Can be grown outdoors in tropical to subtropical regions. It should be planted in rich, well drained soil in full sun to part shade and protect from drying winds and frost. |
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Orange Jassamine, Mock Orange, 'Alahe'e haoli Murraya Paniculata |
Orange Jessamine is a small, tropical, evergreen tree or shrub growing up to 7 m tall. Its leaves are glabrous and glossy, occurring in 3-7 oddly pinnate leaflets which are elliptic to cuneate-obovate to rhombic. Flowers are terminal, corymbose, few-flowered, dense and fragrant. Petals are 12–18 mm long, recurved and white (or fading cream). The fruit of Murraya paniculata is fleshy, oblong-ovoid, coloured red to orange, and grows up to 1 inch in length. |
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Rangoon Creeper Quisqualis indica |
A woody climbing shrub from Myanmar to New guinea, Rangoon Creeper grows to 30 feet, bearing its clusters of fragrant flowers most of the year. Use it for covering a large vertical trellis, as an espalier, or to cover an arbor. It tolerates a wide range of soils and is modrately tolerant to wind and drought but not salt. |
GARDENIAS
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Botanical Name Plant Family |
Plant Description |
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Gardenia, 'Amy' / 'Aimee Yoshioka'/ 'First Love Gardenia |
Aimee Yoshioka (sometimes misspelled Aimee Yashioka)
Gardenia First Love "Aimee Yoshioka" is one of the darkest green of all gardenias. It has a 3-5 inch bloom that is so perfect it looks artificial. It was developed by Tadaoki Yoshioka while he lived in Hawaii. The gardenia was named after his daughter, Aimee, who died in a plane crash in Dallas in 1984. Aimee grows openly and upright and blooms twice a year and slightly later than others. Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Augusta' / 'August Beauty' Gardenia |
Gorgeous, dark to bright green, opposite leaves on a shrub that can grow up to 6' with almost equal spread. Leaves are glossy and leathery. Mature shrubs usually look round, and have a medium texture. Blooms in mid-spring to early summer, over a fairly long season. Flowers are white, turning to creamy yellow as they age, and have a waxy feel. They have a powerful, sweet fragrance, and can perfume an entire room. Air currents waft the scent throughout the warm summer garden. Gardenias prefer acid, moist, well-drained soils. Use fertilizer for acid loving plants, and use iron compounds. Add plenty of organic matter, such as compost or ground bark, to as large an area as possible. Mulch plants instead of cultivating. A good time to feed gardenias is mid-March, using an acid plant food, fish emulsion or blood meal. Feed the shrubs again in late June to encourage extra flowers on everbloomers or faster growth of young shrubs. Do not fertilize gardenias in the fall. Doing so will stimulate tender growth, which may be killed if the temperature in winter drops below 15 degrees.
This plant is often seen labeled as Gardenia jasminoides which is now a synonym and no longer valid. |
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Gardenia, 'Belmont' Gardenia |
The original large bloom, large leaf, very double gardenia. Blooms are 4 to 5 inches in diameter with a good aroma. Leaves are slightly rounded on the end. Belmont probably as the best cold hardiness and least insect problems of the major varieties. It is very hardy!
Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Coral Gables' Gardenia |
Lovely blooms 4 to 5 inches across with a full center. Produces many blooms and is and extremely good grower. This plant is a little more touchy to cold weather than most. Flowers have a nice scent.
Leaf Color Good |
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Gardenia, 'Glazerii' Gardenia |
Glazerii
A florist's delight, as the bloom is ideal for corsage work. The flower tends to be flat and some 3 to 5 inches in diameter. The plant is a good, naturally compact grower. Leaves have a slight curl to one side, which is somewhat different from other varieties. Leaf Color Good |
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Gardenia, 'Heaven Scent' Gardenia |
This hybrid variety is very rare and hard to find. the plant has huge double 5-6" flowers, normally semi-double, but sometimes they come in weird shapes. One of the few cultivated plants native to Polynesia. The intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms are creamy white works of art. The biggest size gardenia flowers. Foliage is beautiful as well with its dark green shiny leaves, also large as big as 7-8" long and 4-5" wide. |
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Gardenia, 'Hoku' Gardenia |
cultivar in Hawaii |
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Gardenia, 'Kiele Kula' / 'Golden' Gardenia tubifera Kula, Gardenia pfordii |
This large, rounded shrub can be trained into a small tree, maintainable to a height under 10 feet. Acid, organic and fertile soil is a must. Produces large, single golden yellow flowers. Flowers change color while mature from ivory through golden yellow to orange-yellow. Fragrance is very strong. Blooms spring onward. A slow-growing gardenia, hard to propagate. |
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Gardenia, 'Little Gem' / 'White Gem' Gardenia |
The sweet fragrance of gardenias on a versatile, dwarf size shrub. Great in containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Single flowers are star-like with five petals atop foliage spring and fall. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing to only 1 to 2 feet tall and wide. Easily kept under 12" in height. Single white flower is 1.5-2" across. A dense, bushy, branching habit with small to moderate sized, shiny green leaves make this a great choice for windowsill culture. Hardy Zone 8 and higher. Related cultivar - Gardenia Duruma. |
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Gardenia, Kula var. Grandiflora Gardenia |
Large Flower variety of Golden Gardenia Kula - new introduction from Hawaii. Flower size up to 4" wide. Flowers change color from ivory through yellow to orange. |
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Gardenia, 'Mary Ann' Gardenia |
Mary Ann
Mary Ann has all the characteristics of the Aimee with dark green foliage and 3 to 5 inch blooms. It grows openly and has a slightly rounded leaf. The blooms come later after all the other varieties have bloomed. This plant is great to keep as the color and fragrance extend another 4 to 6 weeks. Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Miami Supreme' Gardenia |
Miami Supreme
One of the most desired plants. It is a good grower with large leaves. Very large flowers, 3 to 5 inches in diameter, March thru June. Has a tendency to have yellow-green foliage. Leaf Color Fair |
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Gardenia, 'Mystery' Gardenia jasminoides |
Mystery
One of the older favorites of many people as it is hardier and keeps a larger, darker green foliage. It is a very hardy plant. The flowers are extremely large, reaching about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. They are a flat bloom like the Mary Ann and will bloom about twice a year as they as very rabid growers. Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Na'u' Gardenia Bringhamanii |
Gardenia brighamii is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and at one time thought to have occurred on all of the main islands. Judging from its use by the Hawaiians as a cloth dye, its habitat, associated species, and distribution in the early 1900s, it was probably a relatively common member of the lowland dry forest. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was considered common on west Moloka`i and Maui, but already either extirpated or very rare on the other islands. Today, the total known wild individuals of Gardenia brighamii numbers less than 20 and are distributed among 6 populations on Oah`u, Lana`i and Moloka`i. Gardenia brighamii, the Hawaiian gardenia, somewhat resembles the commonly cultivated Tahitian gardenia (Gardenia taitensis). Gardenia brighamii is a small tree, which may grow up to 20 feet in height. The leaves are oval-shaped, shiny and dark green. The solitary flowers are white and very fragrant. |
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Gardenia, 'Radicans' Gardenia augusta |
Radicans
With very small leaves, the plant is a compact grower. The blooms are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The latest of all varieties to bloom, the bloom period continuing into the summer. Outstanding variety for bonsai. Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Sherla's' Gardenia |
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Gardenia, 'Tiare Tahitian Gardenia' Gardenia taitensis |
National flower of French Polynesia. Native to the highland shores of the South Pacific, it has the distinction of being one of the few cultivated plants native to Polynesia. The intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms are creamy white works of art. Large flowers 3" in diameter, large glossy oval leaves.
Var; Mini Tiare(dwarf plant and flower) Dwarf Tiare(dwarf plant full size flower) |
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Gardenia, 'varigated leaf' Gardenia |
A very special gardenia cultivar with variegated leaves and medium size (3") fragrant flowers. This variety grows as a small shrub and can be kept in container. Leaves may have weird designs and various carucature-like images. A colorful accent to fragrant plant collection. Easy to grow and hardy to a short period of cool weather. |
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Gardenia, 'Veitchii' Gardenia |
Veitchii
This is a smaller, compact plant with small flowers which have a yellowish center. It blooms two to three times a year. Used as a pot plant as blooms can be forced. Leaf Color Good |
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Gardenia, 'Veitchii Supreme' Gardenia |
Veitchii Supreme
Has the good features of Veitchii plus a wider leaf and all leaves are very close together, making this a very compact grower. The blooms are extremely large and full in the middle. Leaf Color Excellent |
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Gardenia, 'Vietnamensis' Gardenia |
Very rare variety of Gardenia. Big flowers up to 3" in diameter, with a strong sweet scent. Medium size shrub, perfect for container. Leaves are wide and glossy. Fast-growing. This gardenia is one of the easiest in culture. Forms nice bushy specimen without additional trimming. Unlike other gardenias, tolerates slight over-watering and drought. The best choice for beginner. |
Gardenia-like group
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Randia formosa Randia formosa |
It is a bushy evergreen tree or shrub, with star shaped, very fragrant, large tubular white flowers that attract nocturnal moths. Fruits look like small feijoas, and are 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. They really do taste like a blackberry jam! This Gardenia relative will bear fruit in a container. |
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Native Gardenia, 'Yellow Mangosteen' Randia fitzalanii |
Native Gardenia, Yellow Mangosteen. Blooming size plant. Small rainforest tree with large, glossy green leaves. The white flowers have a gardenia-like perfume. Dark shining foliage sets off these beautifully fragrant spring flowers. Edible yellow skinned fruits with a flavor resembling a mangosteen. |
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Fragrant randia Randia siamensis, Oxyceros horridus |
Medium size shrub, from Thailand, with highly perfumed 1" wide white flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Flowers come in clusters. The plant has woody thorns on the stem that makes it look unusual for such a fine flowering shrub. Foliage is dark green, sometimes blueish. Can be grown in a pot and as a bonsai. Blooms almost year-round, easy in cultivation. The plant has medicinal properties - analgesic activities, blood tonic, blood purifier. |
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Crape gardenia, Pinwheel flower, East Indian rosebay Tabernaemontana divaricata |
Small single white salverform flower with five rotate lobes resembling a pinwheel, and a yellow centre; borne in compound clusters. A large handsome almost ever-blooming shrub with glossy dark green leaves. |
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Gardenia, 'Radicans Floreplena, Crape gardenia, Pinwheel flower, East Indian rosebay
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Northern India to Thailand. Medium-sized fragrant double white salverform flower with heavily crinkled petal-like lobes. A medium-sized shrub with glossy leaves. |
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Tabernaemontana Adam's Apple Samoan Gardenia Tabernaemontana africana, Tabernaemontana grandiflora, Conopharyngia longiflora, Conopharyngia chippii, Tabernaemontana holstii (former) |
It is a new plant introduction and is hard to find. The intoxicating sweet fragrant blossoms of pinwheel shape are creamy white.The plant blooms almost all year and has a wonderful spicy fragrance that carries a good distance both day and night. Many other white blooming plants are only fragrant at night. Blooming can be heavy or light depending on the bloom cycle. Flowers with 5 petals average 4 inches across and stand out nicely against the foliage, which is elliptic in shape. They are a pinwheeled shaped work of art. The foliage is very beautiful as well as its dark green shiny leaves. The semi-glossy leaves average 6 inches in length. This shrub likes acid soil conditions best. Treat it like a gardenia - plant it at least 5 to 6 feet away from any concrete or container is even better. It does well in filtered light locations or in morning sun. Although it's slow growing, it is capable of reaching 15 feet. A good supply of moisture and well-drained soil are the must. Use mulch around the plant to retain moisture, but keep the mulch 1 to 2 inches from the trunk so the bark will not rot.
This species very often mis-called as Tabernaemontana holstii, but according to taxonomic revision of Dr. Leeuwenberger (1988), T. holstii is actually a synonym of T. pachysiphon, close related species with larger leaves. The name T. holstii has been misused for the T. africana species for a long time. The common name Samoan Gardenia was traditionally used for the plant, so we leave it here as a popular name. DWARF culivar Compacta from Hawaii - very bushy and compact, not leggy, grows as a bush unlike regular T. africana that grows into a small tree. |
GINGERS(Hedychiums)
Hedychium 'Anne Bishop' |
Hedychium 'Ayo' |
Hedychium 'Brandie Saito' |
Hedychium 'Carnival' |
Hedychium coronata 'Crema' |
Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks' |
Hedychium 'Dave Case' |
Hedychium coccineum 'Disney' |
Hedychium 'Double Eagle' |
Hedychium Ellipticum |
Hedychium 'Dr Moy' |
Hedychium 'Elizabeth' |
Hedychium 'Filagree' |
Hedychium 'Forestii' |
Hedychium 'Fukuju' |
Hedychium 'Gardner Waters' |
Hedychium gardnerianum 'Red Kahili' |
Hedychium gardnerianum 'Yellow Kahili' |
Hedychium 'Gold Flame' |
Hedychium 'Gold Spot' |
Hedychium 'Grifithianmum' |
Hedychium 'Honeysuckle' |
Hedychium 'Kinkaku' |
Hedychium 'Longicornutum' |
Hedychium 'Luna Moth' |
Hedychium 'Maiko' |
Hedychium maximum 'Giant Himalayan' |
Hedychium 'Multiflora White' |
Hedychium 'Orange Crush' |
Hedychium 'Palani' |
Hedychium 'Pale Yellow' |
Hedychium angustifolium 'Peach' |
Hedychium 'Peaches and Cream' |
Hedychium 'Pink Flame' |
Hedychium 'Pink Sparks' |
Hedychium 'Pink V' |
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Hedychium 'Pink' |
Hedychium 'Pradhanii' |
Hedychium 'Rafillii' |
Hedychium greenii 'Red Leaf' |
Hedychium 'Samsheri' |
Hedychium 'Sherry Baby' |
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Hedychium 'Shurei' |
Hedychium 'Stephen' |
Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' |
Hedychium 'Tara' |
Hedychium 'Thrysiforme' |
Hedychium 'Tropic Bird' |
Hedychium 'Verity' |
Hedychium 'Wardii' |
Hedychium coronarium 'White' |
Hedychium 'Year Round White' |
Hedychium flavescens 'Yellow' |
Hedychium 'Yunannense' |
YLANG YLANGS
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Melodorum Rauwenhoffia siamensis melodorum |
small tree closely related to Ylang Ylang |
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Ylang Ylang Cananaga odorata |
utmost fragrant flower of the world. long, tristed drooping, 6 greenish/yellow petals fallowed by greenish fruit, foliage is glossygreen |
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Ylang Ylang Shrub Desmos chinensis |
shrubby evergreen vine, very fragrant early morning |
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Ylang Ylang Vine, Lanalana Artabotrys hexapetalus |
This woody vine from Sri Lanka and southern India climbs by means of curved hooks on the stem. Heavily scented flowers are produced under the foliage and are fallowed by grapelike clusters of fragrant yellow fruit. This vine grows best in sun in fertile soil in a protected location. It can be used to cover a pergola, or on slopes, walls, and fences. Flowers can be used in leis. |
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Ylang Ylang, Dwarf Cananaga odorata var. fruticosa |
a sterile, dwarf form of Cananaga odorata that grows up to 6.5 feet high with extra petals and smaller petals. |
OTHERS
Fragrant Trees
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Kopsia Kopsia pruniformis |
Small dense evergreen tree. Clusters of white flowers, slightly fragrant. Blooms most of the year, prufusely at times. Followed by production of small black fruits. Tolerant to most soil types, salt tolerant. Cold hardy to low 30F. In some sources Kopsia pruniformis is indicated as synonim of Kopsia arborea. |
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Portlandia Portlandia grandiflora |
The plant is named after a former Duchess of Portland, originally discovered in the island some centuries ago but had been in decline until Jamaicas National Arboretum Foundation at Hope Gardens began propagating them a few years ago. A slow growing small tree that produces 5-6" white, trumpet, fragrant flowers. In nature mature trees have been reported to grow 15 feet. Since it is very slow growing, it stays in container as a small 3-5" plant, and blooms when in young age. This plant has elliptic, leathery leaves and blooms from late Spring into Fall. The flowers are white tinged with pink and trumpet-shaped. The air is filled with their luscious perfume, reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate. It is most fragrant in the evening and early morning, but can be appreciated most any time. Grows in wild in limestone or karst areas of Jamaica. Dark green, lush foliage contrasts beautifully with the white flowers. Initially the shrub grows on a tall single stem so it has the look of a standard or lollipop. Gradually, with age, it fills out and becomes more shrub-like. Given its native habitat, portlandia does well in alkaline soils. It is cold sensitive, and should be planted with protection from winter winds. Cold may cause leaves to drop and severe cold may knock it back to the ground, but it will spring back. While it can be grown in a container, it flowers much of the year if it is in the ground. |
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Plumeria, Frangipani, Melia Plumeria rubra |
One of Hawaii's favorite trees, this tropical American species is prized for its highly fragrant flowers, which are used to make leis. Well over a hundred cultivars have been developed, displaying flower colors ranging from white through light and dark pink, orange, yellow, and gold to red and dark red. Bicolors, semidoubles, and dwarf forms are available. Flower size is variable. Larger flowered cultivars are not generally used for leis. Plumeria grows to 35 feet high in sun or light shade in most well-drained soils, but it flowers best under hot, semidry conditions. It is useful for its shade, as a specimen, or in groupings and has moderate salt and wind tolerance. Plumerias drop their foliage in winter and produce great clusters of flowers just prior to refoliating in the spring, continuing for over six months. Flower branches are used in arrangements. |
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Plumeria, Singapore Plumeria obtusa |
Native to the West Indies, this plumeria grows to 35 feet high and retains its foliage most of the year. Its large clusters of fragrant flowers appear from spring through fall. This popular plant is used as a specimen tree in the large garden or entryway where its shade and fragrance can be appreciated. It is effective used in groupings or as a container plant. Singapore Plumeria does well in hot, semidry locations in sun or light shade in most soils. Flowers are used in arrangements but are not usually used in leis because of their large, rather floppy petal. |
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Indian Cork Tree, Tree Jasmine Millingtonia hortensis |
This fast growing tree flowers at night and sheds flowers early in the morning. The name Millingtonia comes from Thomas Millington, an English botanist, while hortensis means "grown in gardens". The tree is a favorite garden tree. It is also called the Cork Tree, as an inferior cork is processed from its corky bark. In the cooler months tree blooms in the night and early in the morning; fragrant flowers falling and carpeting the ground around. The tree has a straight trunk and only a few branches. Leaves are very ornamental, even when not in bloom this plant is an eye stopper. Flowers are white, waxy, trumpet-shaped and somewhat two lipped with five subequal lobes. The tree flowers from October till the end of December. The flowers are used in rituals. Because of the perfume of the flowers they are very much sought after. The waxy characteristic of the flowers ensure their freshness for a long time. Extract of the leaves of Millingtonia hortensis has good antimicrobial activity. Dried flower - bronchodilator, root - lung tonic. |
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Rosita de Cacao, Cacao Flower, Flor de Cacao, Madre Cacao
Aztec names: Poyomatli, Xochicacaohuatl, Flor Cacahuaxochitl, Cacaoxochitl |
Quararibea funebris, or Rosita de Cacao, is a beautiful, rare exotic flowering tree of a medium to large size and is considered an obscure spice. It originates from Mexico and South America and is a close relative of Chupa-Chupa (Quararibea cordata) and is known for its fragrant white flowers (1-2" wide) which yield an aromatic spice; it is followed by a small aromatic fruit. This evergreen shade tree is very ornamental and has large leathery green leaves up to 15" long and symmetrical, speading crown. The species was at one time widespread and growing wild throughout the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Due to deforestation, it lost its once wide growth range. Oaxaca is also known for at least two plants which are native to this particular area of the world, both used in Shamanism: Psilocybe mushrooms and Salvia divinorum.
The tree is somewhat hardy and able to survive brief temperature drops to the 30s. It has a relatively slow growth rate, and a round shape of the crown, doesn't require much pruning and looks nice and neat as a landscape centerpiece or specimen plant. The plant can be easily grown in container, where it doesn't grow very tall. It was known in the ancient times by names of Poyomatli, Xochicacaohuatl or Cacahuaxochitl. These words literally mean, "flower of cacao" even though the plant is not botanically related to cacao. The Aztecs used its highly pungent flowers, known as Cacaoxochitl, to flavor their chocolate drinks. In Mexico today these flowers are known in Spanish as "Flor de Cacao" or "Rosita de Cacao" or "Madre Cacao". Related species: Adansonia digitata (Baobab), Bombax ceiba (Kapok Tree), Chorisia speciosa (Silk Floss Tree), Durio zibethinus (Durian), Pachira aquatica (Malabar Chestnut), Quararibea cordata (South American Sapote), and other species of Bombacaceae Family. |
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Pua KeniKeni Fagraea berteroana |
A round-headed to spreading evergreen tree up to 40 feet high, this species from the southern Pacific Islands and Queensland bears highly fragrant flowers throughout the year, opening white and turning yellow. They are used in leis and perfumes. Humiod, moist, sunny locations produces best growth. Pua Kenikeni makes a good specimen tree or may be used as a screen. |
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Henna, Mignonette tree Lawsonia inermis |
Small shrub/tree belonging to the loosestrife family, found in Iran, India, Egypt, and North Africa. Habitat: hot, semi-arid regions. Small clusters of white fragrant flowers. Pink variety available. Prefers acid soil. Leaves are used for coloring hair, tattoos. Alcoholic extract of the leaves showed mild anti- bacterial activity. The leaves and young twigs are ground to a powder, mixed to a paste with hot water, and applied to the fingernails and hair to give an orange-red hue. The color may then be changed to black by applying a preparation of indigo. (Lawsonia inermis, family Lythraceae.) |
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Yellow Champaca Michelia champaca |
Michelia champaca is a large evergreen tree, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is best known for its strongly fragrant yellow, orange or white flowers. It is however primarily cultivated for its timber, and is also used in urban landscaping. Its aril-covered seeds are highly attractive to birds. The flowers are used in Southeast Asia for several purposes. They are primarily used for worship at temples whether at home or out, and more generally worn in hair by girls and women as a means of beauty ornament as well as a natural perfume. Also, with globalisation opening other ways many other varieties of flowers are used to be floated in bowls of water to scent the room, as a fragrant decoration for bridal beds, and for garlands; Michelia Champaka however is more rare and has a strong perfume, and is not that commonly or plentifully used - for example in hair it is worn singly or as a small corsage but rarely as a whole garland, and for bridal beds it is most often jasmine and roses while for bowls of water to be placed around rooms usually other, more colourful for visual decoration and less strongly perfumed flowers are used. |
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Pak-Lan, Joy, White Champaca Michelia alba |
Pak-Lan means "white orchid" The Michelia champaca 'alba' (alba in Latin = white) of course has white blooms which are extraordinarily fragrant. It is the oil of the Michelia that is the essence of JOY, the world's most expensive perfume |
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Rain of Gold, Spray of Gold Galphimia gracilis |
A Mexican and Central American native, this species produces its fragrant yellow flowers in abundance throughout the year on an evergreen plant reaching 9 feet in height. It responds best when placed in full sun in a well-drained soil. It tolerates heat and low fertility and has moderate drought resistance but poor salt tolerance. It is a veratile plant for foundation, background, or enclosure plantings. |
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Neem Azadirachta indica |
Native to India nd Sri Lanka, this evergreen tree grows rapidly to 50 feet high, with fragrant, white flowers. It tolerates poor marginal soils, drought, and salt water and has moderate wind tolerance. Its dense foliage makes it an excellent shade, screen, or windbreak tree. |
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Pride of India, Persian Lilac, Chinaberry Melia azedarach |
An open, spreading, semievergreen tree up to 50 feet high, this useful tree is native to Asia. It produces fragrant flowers in the spring and summer fallowed by small, yellow, spherical fruits that can be used in arrangements. It will tolerate poor alkaline soils and is drought tolerant. Pride of India makes a good shade or park tree and has moderate wind and salt tolerance. |
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Lechoso, Milky Way tree
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A very rare handsome tropical tree with large white fragrant flowers of unusual shape. This tree can be (and should be) kept in container where it grows up to 7-8 ft, stays compact and bushy. The fragrance of flowers is outstanding. Not many people know about this tree because it's very rare, while it is as great as famous Perfume trees (Michelia champaca and Cananga odorata). It blooms especially in summer and after drought period. Nice specimen tree for small gardens. It has a multi-layered canopy, blooms mostly from mid-April to late Winter. When in full bloom, perfume fills the area with a soft, musky sweetness. A massive rofusion of flowers decks the branches, pure white against lacquered, dark green leaves, and carpets the ground with fallen blossoms. Grows well in full sun (if not too hot), as well as in semi-shade, tolerates shade, too, in shade it's glossy leaves become large and dark green. Very ornamental! The tree can even tolerate a little sea spray. Seed pods are golden in color, about 4 inches long, horn-shaped, often in pairs. |
Fragrant Shrubs
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Scented Daphne Phaleria clerodenron |
A stunning, small tree or large shrub that is very rare in home cultivation, a real gem. It is a bushy rainforest plant with dark glossy green leaves to 18" long. Spectacular white, strongly pineapple scented, tubular flowers occur on the trunk and larger branches with the onset of rain. The scent of masses of flowers permeates through the garden. A fast growing species in a moist site with bright or filtered light. Tolerates moist soils. Fruit eating birds relish the glossy fruit. The flesh of the fruit is stringy and reputed to be poisonous to humans. The plant generally looses its leaves and looks crummy in cold weather. A subtropical alternative would be P. chermsideana. |
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Wrightia, 'Dwarf Wrightia' wrightia vietnamensis |
This rare variety of famous wrightia is very special because of the growth habit. Even in habitat, it keeps form of a bonsai, a round nice dense shrub with tiny leaves and wonderfully scented flowers. It is perfect for bonsai culture and for everyone who has limited space but wants to enjoy wrightia fragrance. The perfume is sweet and heavy. |
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Wrightia, 'Sui-Mei / Sacred Buddist' wrightia religiosa |
Sacred Buddhist, Wondrous Wrightia. A rare plant with heavily fragrant flowers. This variety is easier to grow than double flower variety; it is more vigorous. May drop leaves in winter. |
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Kwai Fah, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Kinmokusei in Japan osmanthus fragrans |
Small creamy-whte flowers of this delightful legendary plant from China fill the air with a rare perfume that surrounds you and penetrates deep into your heart, bringing a touch of floral mystery. The allure of tea made with Osmanthus blossoms is perfect for those times when you want something seductive yet satisfying...
Osmanthus is one of the 10 famous flowers in China and Taiwan. A traditional symbol of Love and Romance, Osmanthus was used in old wedding customs in Taiwan, when the bride prepared Sweet Osmanthus and Pomegranate pot plants and carried them to her new family. The fragrant plant symbolized True Love and Faithfulness and the fruit tree - Fertility and Peace, and the custom had the meaning of "giving birth to noble children" and "many children and many grandchildren". uses and legends |
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Mock Lemon, Chinese Rice Flower Aglaia odorata |
This plant is an easy to grow bush. It produces fragrant yellow flowers – that are as small as a grain of rice, with a very strong perfume. It will bloom regularly and grow healthily (albeit slowly) in the poorest light, the driest air and the coldest/warmest indoor temperatures you can throw at it. The fragrance is not as heady or spectacular as a gardenia or a jasmine, but it is so pure, clean and lemony-floral-spicy-tea sweet that it seems to refresh and brighten the atmosphere of any room it is placed in. The fragrance is outstanding! Aglaia has many medical uses: odorine and odorinol obtained from this plant has cancer chemopreventive activity. Relatively cold-tolerant. |
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Rose Rosa |
A rose is a perennial flower shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colours. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance. |
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Angel's Trumpet Brugmansia suaveolens |
Tall tree-like evergreen shrub, native to Brazil with large, dull green leaves and huge white flowers hanging like trumpets. They are sweetly scented, particularly at night. Very fast growing, it does well in large containers. Other species have simular flowers in shades of yellow or orange, but are more or less scentless. All are poisonous. |
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Yellow Alder, Sundrops Turnera ulmiflora |
This Tropical American species grows to 3 feet high, producing fragrant flowers much of the year. It may be used as a large evergreen ground cover, as well as a border or filler plant for sun or partial shade in the garden. It prefers a well-drained soil and has god drought tolerance. |
Fragrant Bedding Plants
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Marigolds Tagetes erecta, Tagetes patula |
Marigolds are categorized into three groups: French, African and triploid marigolds. The French marigolds (Tagetes patula) are small bushy plants that are about 6-12 in (15-30 cm) in height. The flowers are up to 2 in (5 cm) across and are composed of a dense arrangement of "rays" that come in yellow, orange and a unique bronze color. The French marigolds bloom continuously until cut down by frost. The African marigolds (Tagetes erecta), also called American marigolds, are tall stout plants that grow to 3 ft (0.9 m) in height. They have larger blossoms and a shorter flowering period than their French cousins - remove faded flowers to encourage a second flush of bloom. The triploid marigolds are sterile hybrids obtained by crossing the French with the African species. These triploids are non-stop bloomers with impressive 3 in (7.6 cm) flower heads in clear warm colors of gold, yellow, red and russet. The leaves of all marigolds are dark green, deeply divided and have a somewhat unpleasant, aromatic fragrance. |
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Catmint Nepeta |
Catmint, or Nepeta, is a lovely perennial - scruffy, scented, much loved by cats and gardeners. It’s easy to propagate and equally easy to rip out if you get sick of it. And if you remember to trim it back you’ll get a second flowering. |
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Camphor plant Ocimum kilimanscharicum |
It is used to treat intestinal upsets. A large plant with grey-green foliage and a strong medicinal, camphor scent. Spreads to 6ft wide. The flowers are white to light purple, and exceptionally attractive to honey bees. Give this one room, as it can spread to three of four feet across. Prune back by half every six months to reduce woodiness. Has a strong camphor aroma overlaying. Excellent in herb mixtures (usually very hard to find). Very fast growing - ideal for filling empty spots. The leaves are a commercial source of camphor oil. Camphor oil has been used for bruises, sprains and inflammations for hundreds of years. Camphor oil is a traditional clothes moth repellent.
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Fragrant Vines
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Frangipani Vine Chonemorpha penangensis |
A large woody climber. Flowers are cream color with yellow center. Fragrance is even more intense than C. fragrans. Summer bloomer. Can be used as a fence cover or grown on a large trellis or pergola. A truly magnificent climber. Not only are the flowers beautiful, but the large, dark green foliage is exquisite. The flowers are very fragrant and can be smelled from a distance. This plant goes dormant in subtropical climate and usually loses leaves if temperature gets below 60F, but it is somewhat cold tolerant (30-40F) and can survive mild frost for a short period. |
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Maile Alyxia oliviformis |
Maile, an endemic Hawaiian vine, is most commonly found in shady, moist areas. There are several leaf sizes and shapes but all are used to make a highly fragrant lei. Use Maile to cover a shaded trellis. Give it a rich, well-drained soil for best results. It is important to Hawaiians and is used in religious observances, noted in traditional legends and songs, and assocciated with the hula. |
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Alamanda, Common Alamanda cathertica |
This evergreen, ever-blooming vine from tropical America will climb 50 feet. Its large flowers are fragrant and bloom best in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil. It has moderate drought and wind tolerance but is not tolerant of salts. Use as a bank or deep ground cover, an archway and pergola cover, or prune into a shrub. Several cultivars are available, including the commonly used Henderson Allamanda (A. cathertica 'Hendersonii'), which has larger leaves and flowers. |
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Mandevilla, Alice Dupont Mandevilla X amabilis 'Alice Dupont |
A modrately fast growing, twining evergreen climber from southeastern Brazil, this species grows to 30 feet long. Its clusters of bright flowers appear from spring to fall. Prized as a potted specimen for the lanai, it is also used to cover trellises and fences. Flowering is heavier when Mandevilla is planted in a rich, mnoist, well-drained soil in full sun. Several cultivars are available |
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Pakalana,Tonkin Jasmine, Cowslip Creeper, Telosoma Telosma cordata |
Very heavy lemon-like fragrance similar to Ylang-Ylang. Clusters of golden yellow blooms form along the vining stems during summer months. Individual blooms emerge successively over a period of weeks emitting a rich, heavy fragrance that’s reliable day or night. Used for lais in Hawaii, it grows vigorously during the long warm days of summer with growth slowing and eventually coming to a standstill throughout the winter. Hardy Zone 10 and higher. Full or partial sun, grows to 2-3’ in container, vining in habit, minimum temperature 60°F, blooms in spring summer and fall.
This ornamental and fragrant climber is fried or boiled in several South East Asian recipes. The cut flowers are sold in markets wrapped in banana leaves. These flowers are tasty, rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins A et C. Flowering in the rainy season and the cold season. |
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Garlic Vine Mansoa hymenasea |
A moderately fast growing South American evergreen vine climbing by means of tendrils, this species reaches 40 feet in length. Its foliage is strongly garlic scented - an attraction for some, a drawback for others. Clusters of flowers are produced periodically throughout the year. Growing best in full sun, it does well in almost any soil, including poor, sandy soils. It requires little care and may be used as an arbor or fence cover. |
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Honeysuckle, Japanese Lonicera japonica |
A twining evergreen fro eastern Asia with stems up to 30 feet long, this aggressive vine makes a good fence or arbor cover or may be used as a low ground cover. Its fragant flowers are seen much or the year and are used in lei making. Grow honeysuckkle in sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soils. Available cultivars include Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle ( L. japonica 'Halliana'), a more vigorous plant, and Purple Japanese Honeysuckle ( L. japonica ' Atropurpurea') |
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Honeysuckle, Pink / Golden Flame Lonicera X heckrottii |
An evergreen, twining, vinelike plant growing to 15 feet, this hybrid bears its colorful flower clusters during spring through summer. Use this attractive plant in sun or shade in most soils as a ground or bank cover, on fence or trellis, or train as an espalier. It has moderate drought and salt tolewrance and excellent tolerance to wind. |
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Cup Of Gold, Chalice Vine, Ipu Kula Solandra maxima |
A smooth, woody evergreen vine from Mexico, Cup of Gold produces large, fragrant flowers much of the year but more abundantly in winter and spring. Flowers open in the evening. With stems 40 feet long, it makes and ideal arbor cover or can be used on a vertical trllis. It must be fastened to its support initially as it lacks tendrils or twining habit. Cup of Gold is also used as a massive bank cover in moist areas. It does best in full sun but tolerates light shade. |