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Jasminum humile - L.

Common Name Yellow Jasmine
Family Oleaceae
USDA hardiness 7-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Scrub and dry valleys, 1500 - 3000 metres in the Himalayas[184]. Also found in forests in Srinagar[145].
Range E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.
Edibility Rating    (1 of 5)
Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (1 of 5)
Care (info)
Frost Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Jasminum humile Yellow Jasmine


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Jasminum humile Yellow Jasmine

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Jasminum humile is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

J. bignoniaceum. Wall.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Condiment  Tea

The leaves are used as a condiment[177, 183]. A tea is made from the leaves and bark[183].

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent  Cardiotonic  Decongestant  Parasiticide  Stomachic  Tonic

The flowers are astringent and a tonic for the heart and bowels[240]. A paste made frm the flowers is considered effective in the treatment of intestinal problems[272]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of ringworm[240, 272]. The milky juice of the plant is used for destroying the unhealthy lining walls of chronic sinuses and fistulas[240].

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Other Uses

Parasiticide  Wood

Wood - even-grained, moderately hard[146].

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a good well-drained loam in a sunny position[1, 200]. Tolerates light shade[202]. Tolerates most soil types, including dry soils once it is established[202]. This species is not very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[184]. It requires some protection such as a warm wall when grown outdoors in Britain[200]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[188]. The flowers are slightly scented[245]. Plants produce suckers and these can sometimes be invasive[202]. Pruning can be carried out in early to mid spring. Removing one third of the oldest growth down to ground level rejuvenates the plant and encourages greater flowering[202]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very easy. Cuttings of mature wood in November. Layering.

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, China (Gansu Sheng, Guizhou Sheng (west), Sichuan Sheng (southwest), Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng) TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India (north), Nepal, Pakista

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Jasminum grandiflorumJasminClimber2.5 10-12 SLMHSNM334
Jasminum nudiflorumWinter-Flowering Jasmin, Winter jasmineShrub3.6 6-11 MLMHFSNM013
Jasminum odoratissimum Shrub0.0 8-11  LMHSNM102
Jasminum officinaleJessamine, Poet's jasmineClimber10.0 6-9 FLMHSNM222
Jasminum sambacJasmine TeaShrub3.0 9-12 MLMSNM333

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Readers comment

justice   Tue Feb 26 2008

Very informative information.keep it up. I have made this page my well.

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