Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Cestrum nocturnum
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Number of Varieties
510
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40000
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-129-13
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-8
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
120.00 cm910.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm610.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
रातरानी
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Nachtjasmin
rosa Ipe
In French
jasmin de nuit
rose Ipe
In Spanish
dama de noche
Pink Ipe
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
rosa Ipe
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
różowy Ipe
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
Pink Ipe
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Lamiales
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cestrum
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
-
Tecomeae
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
20030
1
27800
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