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Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews

Synonyms

Jasminum congestum, Jasminum gracillimum, Jasminum pubescens, Mogorium multiflorum, Mogorium pubescens, Nyctanthes multiflora, Nyctanthes pubescens

Common names

Downy jasmine, Indian jasmine, star jasmine, winter jasmine

Extract from Wikipedia article

Jasminum multiflorum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is known as winter jasmine, Indian jasmine, downy jasmine, and star jasmine. It is called "Sanna jaaji malli" (సన్న జాజి మల్లి) in Telugu. It flowers in Indian winter. It is also called Magha Mallika (Sanskrit) since it flowers in Magha winter month in the Indian Hindu Calendar. It flowers so much that sometimes the flowers cover most of the leaves leaving everything white.[+]

White flowers of star jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
LinkWhite flowers of star jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum) planted in gardens of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
Location on maps1 Al Corniche St, Doha, Qatar

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