Narrow-leaved jasmine
Jasminum angustifolium

Family: Oleaceae

What it is like

A small climbing shrub. The stems are smooth and the branches have small hairs. The leaves are simple and opposite. The leaves vary. They are 1-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are narrowly oval. The flowers are star shaped, white and 3 cm across. They can occur singly or in threes.

It is used in medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andaman Islands, Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Melli kura, Taw-sabe-gyi

Synonyms

Jasminum triflorum (Burm.f.) Pers.; and others