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Nyctanthes

Botanical name: Nyctanthes

Nyctanthes

Botanical name: Nyctanthes

Description

Nyctanthes are shrubs or small trees growing to 10 m tall, with flaky bark. The leaves are opposite, simple. The flowers are produced in small clusters of two to seven together. The fruit is a two-parted capsule, with a single seed in each part. Nyctanthes is native to southeastern Asia. It is currently accepted as containing two species.

Species of Nyctanthes

Night-flowering jasmine

As the night-flowering jasmine suggests, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has fragrant blooms that look their best at night. During the day, the flowers fade and wither, which is why it has been given the Latin name 'arbor-tristis' which means 'sad tree.' Its flowers can be used to create a yellow dye and are also processed into an essential oil.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

Family

Olive

Genus

Nyctanthes

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