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Jasminum sambac 'Belle of India'

Posted: July 6th, 2013, 1:14 pm
by rafique
Botanical Name Jasminum sambac
Family Oleaccease
Genus Jasminum
Specie Jasmine Sambac
Local Name in Urdu موتیا
Common Name
Life Cycle Perinnial
Cultivar Name Belle of india
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) shrub or vine
Height 2–10 ft
Spacing
Flowering Months Summer
Flower Color White fragrant
Growing Areas All Pkistan
Frost Tender
Exposure Full Sun/partial shade
Soil pH Neutral to slight acidic/tolerant
Propagation Cutting
Uses Ornamental/Perfumery/grean tea
Other Details Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub or vine growing up to 0.5 to 3 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft) in height. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea. It is known as the Arabian jasmine in English.