Family Apocynaceae
Local Name in Urdu N/A
Common Name Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine or Trader's Compass.
Fragrant or Not Fragrant
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) Vine
Height 3-6 ft after 3 years and 20-30 ft eventually
Spacing spacing of at least 6 feet.
Flowering Months Spring
Flower Color White, flower is shaped like a star.
Growing Areas Can be grown successfully in all areas of Pakistan provided guidelines mentioned below are followed. Might be frost tender for colder area like Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan etc.
Frost Tender Can be grown in Northern areas as well as in plain regions.
Exposure Grow in full sun to get maximum flowers.
Soil pH Can be grown in our ordinary soil which is mostly alkaline in nature. This evergreen vine is tolerant of moderately dry conditions and does better in a site having good drainage.
Propagation By layering mostly as it's difficult to propogate from cuttings.
Uses Ornamental.
Other details There are two types of Star Jasmine i.e. one having varigated leaves and other plain green leaves. Flower size is same in both varieties. Has a milky sap and thus advisable to wear gloves. This is very versatile vine which can cover a wall, trellis or perabola. Personally i feel if one intends to grow a vine for sake of floral display then this vine is ideal. A small vine in a pot can be bought for Rs 50.
Text and photography by Imran Khurram sb.
