Mazhar Botanic Garden

Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton

فل

Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Jasminum
Species: sambac
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000795
Common name: فل
English name: Arabian jasmine
Native: Tropical Asia
Country: Tropical asia
(PGR): Common

Evergreen shrub or vine grow up to 05-3 m leaves ovate 4-125 cm long flowers white , in clusters 3-12 together at the ends of branches, strongly scented

Ornamental plant. Used for decoration for the essential oil obtained from the flowers for use as a condiment and also for medicinal use . The dried flowers are commonly used to scent tea, especially in China. An essential oil in the flowers is used in perfumery

Nyctanthes sambac L- Jasminum fragrans Salisb

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Cuttings, layering, marcotting
Flowering time: All year
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 6.0- 7.5

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