Asiatic Jasmine
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Asiatic Jasmine
trachelospermum asiaticum
Asiatic Jasmine is a beautiful plant that spreads quickly and can cover large areas. Its lovely, star-shaped flowers can brighten up any garden!
Habitat: Asiatic Jasmine typically grows in gardens, parks, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Asiatic Jasmine is a dense, evergreen groundcover featuring glossy, dark green oval leaves. In late spring, it produces tiny, fragrant, pinwheel-shaped flowers, typically creamy white to pale yellow. Its lush foliage creates a neat, carpet-like appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusTrachelospermum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its shiny green leaves might turn a beautiful bronze color in winter's chill.
Some Asiatic Jasmine plants have been known to live for over 50 years!
Though named 'jasmine', it's actually not a 'true' jasmine species at all!
Wow! This plant can actually climb fences and walls if it finds support!
Special abilities
Ability
Weed Warrior
Asiatic Jasmine forms a dense mat that smothers weeds, helping it dominate its growing space.
Ability
Root Anchor
Its extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion, keeping slopes and banks stable.
Ability
Scent Signal
Its small, fragrant flowers attract pollinators like bees, ensuring successful reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late_spring_to_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its small flowers.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers to collect nectar and pollen.
shelters
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
Lives among its dense groundcover foliage.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Asian JasmineKorean Jasmine
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Asiatic Jasmine?
15-30 cm
How wide does Asiatic Jasmine spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Asiatic Jasmine?
1-2 cm
When does Asiatic Jasmine bloom?
Late_spring_to_summer
Is Asiatic Jasmine edible?
No
Is Asiatic Jasmine toxic?
Mild
What is Asiatic Jasmine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Asiatic Jasmine pollinated?
Insect
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