Jasminum auriculatum | |
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Scientific classification![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Oleaceae |
Genus: | Jasminum |
Species: | J. auriculatum |
Binomial name | |
Jasminum auriculatum |
Jasminum auriculatum is a species ofjasmine, in the familyOleaceae. It is found inIndia,Nepal,Sri Lanka,Bhutan and theAndaman Islands.[1][2]Due to essential oil contained in the flowers, it is cultivated commercially in India and Thailand. It is used for decorative purposes and festivals in India.[citation needed]
'Jasminum' is aLatinized form of theArabic word, 'yasemin' for sweetly scented plants.[3]