Trachelospermum asiaticum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A woody climber. It can be 4.5-6 m long. It spreads 3 m wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy. They are oval shaped and 5 cm long. The flowers are small and cart wheel shaped. They are creamy-white but turn yellow with age. The plant produces a sweet smell.

There are 15-20-30 Trachelospermum species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It is tolerant of light frost. It can grow in sun or shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lo Shih, Teika-Kazura

Synonyms

Malouetia asiatica Siebold & Zucc.; Trachelospermum gracilipes Hook.f.;