Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
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Number of Varieties
1001
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-999910-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm610.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm670.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Thorns
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✘
✔
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
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Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
चमेली
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Jasmin
Brasil Baum
In French
Jasmin
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
υδραγεία
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Jasmin
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Jasmin
Brazilwood ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Aloaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jasmineae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
200100
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27800
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