Star jasmine
Botanical name: Trachelospermum
Star jasmine
Botanical name: Trachelospermum
Description
The star jasmine (Trachelospermum), though they share a similar common name and even a superficial resemblance, are unrelated to classical Jasmines. This group of plants is composed of tropical and subtropical woody, evergreen vines. Sporting small but highly fragrant flowers, several species of star jasmine are cultivated ornamentally – usually in areas with warm climates.
Species of Star jasmine
Asiatic jasmine
Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a plant species native to northeast Asia, India and Malaysia. The latin name Trachelospermum asiaticum means seed from Asia. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Asiatic jasmine 'Pink Showers'
Asiatic jasmine 'Pink Showers' is named for its delicate flowers, which bloom in summer in a propeller-like swirl of pink petals. By contrast, the flowers of the parent plant are pure white. This is a perennial climbing plant that grows well on frames, fences, and walls.
Star jasmine
Star jasmine is a popular ornamental and houseplant due to its fragrant smell and relative ease of growth. This versatile plant can grow in full sun, partial shade or complete shade, making it common in a variety of climates. It prefers to climb and is generally planted on walls or fences to allow for this natural upward growth. The star jasmine is also known to attract pollinators such as bees.
Scientific Classification
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