Difference between revisions of "Trachelospermum jasminoides"
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| − | | | + | |common_name=Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine |
| − | | | + | |name_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia |
| − | | | + | |habit=vine-climber |
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| − | | | + | |origin=China |
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| − | | | + | |exposure=sun, part-sun |
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| − | | | + | |features=evergreen, flowers, fragrance |
| − | + | |flower_season=early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall | |
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| + | |min_zone=8 | ||
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| + | '''''Trachelospermum jasminoides''''' is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the [[Asclepias|milkweed]] family, [[Apocynaceae]], that is native to eastern and southeastern [[Asia]], into [[Japan]], [[Korea]], southern [[China]], and [[Vietnam]]. Common names include '''Star Jasmine''' and '''Trader's Compass'''.<ref name=foc>Flora of China: [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200018484 ''Trachelospermum jasminoides'']</ref><ref name=grin>Germplasm Resources Information Network: [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?36784 ''Trachelospermum jasminoides'']</ref> | ||
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| + | It is an [[evergreen]] [[woody plant|woody]] [[liana]] growing to 10 m high. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, oval to lanceolate, 2-10 cm long and 1-4.5 cm broad, with an entire margin and an acuminate apex. The [[flower]]s are white, 1–2 cm diameter, with a tube-like [[Corolla (flower)|corolla]] opening out into five petal-like lobes. The [[fruit]] is a slender [[follicle (fruit)|follicle]] 10-25 cm long and 3-10 mm broad, containing numerous [[seed]]s.<ref name=foc/> | ||
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[[Trachelospermum]] jasminoides, Lem. (syn. Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Lindl.). Star Jasmine. Also called "Confederate," "Malayan" or "African" Jessamine. Fig. 3826. Tender, evergreen, climbing shrub: lvs. short-stalked, ovate-lanceolate, acute, glabrous: peduncles much longer than lvs.: calyx-lobes reflexed; corolla-tube contracted below the middle; several jagged scales at base of corolla; 5 large glands at base of ovary, 2 united, 3 free. S. China. Var. variegatum, Hort., has lvs. of green and white, tinged red. | [[Trachelospermum]] jasminoides, Lem. (syn. Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Lindl.). Star Jasmine. Also called "Confederate," "Malayan" or "African" Jessamine. Fig. 3826. Tender, evergreen, climbing shrub: lvs. short-stalked, ovate-lanceolate, acute, glabrous: peduncles much longer than lvs.: calyx-lobes reflexed; corolla-tube contracted below the middle; several jagged scales at base of corolla; 5 large glands at base of ovary, 2 united, 3 free. S. China. Var. variegatum, Hort., has lvs. of green and white, tinged red. | ||
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==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
| − | + | Zones 8-11. Prefers sun, but can be grown in partial shade. Can be grown in a planter, large pot, or in the ground. It is a slow grower at about 12' a year for the first couple years. Then can grow about 2' per year up to 20' at maturity. Use a regular potting soil like Sea Soil. Even though it is a slow grower it's advisable to cut back in the fall. Cut back one third of plant. In the end it will make for a much bushier plant with lots of flower clusters; otherwise you will have a long vine with some smallish side growth. Though it is reputed to be a twining climber I have found that it needs help to climb. This is an easy evergreen vine to grow in a temperate climate such as Vancouver, Canada. It seems resistant to bugs and disease. It likes a medium wet soil, but will tolerate a drier soil. As far as feeding, a well balanced slow release fertilizer (14-14-14) in spring and once in summer can be used. If you are opposed to this method, you can dig in some well rotted compost in the spring. It is one of the easier vines to grow for the patient gardener. The small clusters of white flowers have a sweet jasmine scent. | |
===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
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===Pests and diseases=== | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
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==Species== | ==Species== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:Jasmim1.jpg| | Image:Jasmim1.jpg| | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:Trachelospermum.jpg| Close-up of flowers and buds |
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| − | Image: | + | Image:Trachelospermum jasminoides1pizzodisevo.jpg |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | ||
| + | *Botanica's Pocket Gardening Encyclopedia - Publisher: James Mills-Hicks, Published in Canada by Whitecap Books, 2004 - ISBN: 1 55285 241 5 | ||
<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> | <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> | ||
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 28 April 2010
| Habit | vine-climber
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| Height: | ⇕ | 30 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 30. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 17 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 17. to 25 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 25. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | China |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun, part-sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate |
| Features: | ✓ | evergreen, flowers, fragrance |
| Minimum Temp: | ☃ | 0°F255.372 K <br />-17.778 °C <br />459.67 °R <br /> |
| USDA Zones: | 8 to 11 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | white |
Trachelospermum jasminoides is a species of flowering plant in the milkweed family, Apocynaceae, that is native to eastern and southeastern Asia, into Japan, Korea, southern China, and Vietnam. Common names include Star Jasmine and Trader's Compass.[1][2]
It is an evergreen woody liana growing to 10 m high. The leaves are opposite, oval to lanceolate, 2-10 cm long and 1-4.5 cm broad, with an entire margin and an acuminate apex. The flowers are white, 1–2 cm diameter, with a tube-like corolla opening out into five petal-like lobes. The fruit is a slender follicle 10-25 cm long and 3-10 mm broad, containing numerous seeds.[1]
Read about Trachelospermum jasminoides in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Trachelospermum jasminoides, Lem. (syn. Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Lindl.). Star Jasmine. Also called "Confederate," "Malayan" or "African" Jessamine. Fig. 3826. Tender, evergreen, climbing shrub: lvs. short-stalked, ovate-lanceolate, acute, glabrous: peduncles much longer than lvs.: calyx-lobes reflexed; corolla-tube contracted below the middle; several jagged scales at base of corolla; 5 large glands at base of ovary, 2 united, 3 free. S. China. Var. variegatum, Hort., has lvs. of green and white, tinged red. CH
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Cultivation
Zones 8-11. Prefers sun, but can be grown in partial shade. Can be grown in a planter, large pot, or in the ground. It is a slow grower at about 12' a year for the first couple years. Then can grow about 2' per year up to 20' at maturity. Use a regular potting soil like Sea Soil. Even though it is a slow grower it's advisable to cut back in the fall. Cut back one third of plant. In the end it will make for a much bushier plant with lots of flower clusters; otherwise you will have a long vine with some smallish side growth. Though it is reputed to be a twining climber I have found that it needs help to climb. This is an easy evergreen vine to grow in a temperate climate such as Vancouver, Canada. It seems resistant to bugs and disease. It likes a medium wet soil, but will tolerate a drier soil. As far as feeding, a well balanced slow release fertilizer (14-14-14) in spring and once in summer can be used. If you are opposed to this method, you can dig in some well rotted compost in the spring. It is one of the easier vines to grow for the patient gardener. The small clusters of white flowers have a sweet jasmine scent.
Propagation
- Do you have propagation info on this plant? Edit this section!
Pests and diseases
This plant seems quite resistant to pests and disease.
Species
Gallery
Close-up of flowers and buds
References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
- Botanica's Pocket Gardening Encyclopedia - Publisher: James Mills-Hicks, Published in Canada by Whitecap Books, 2004 - ISBN: 1 55285 241 5
External links
- w:Trachelospermum jasminoides. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Trachelospermum jasminoides QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Flora of China: Trachelospermum jasminoides
- ↑ Germplasm Resources Information Network: Trachelospermum jasminoides
