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Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to a small region in the eastern Himalayas in Bhutan and neighboring India. It is cultivated in many places, especially across much of South and Southeast Asia. It is naturalized in many scattered locales: Mauritius, Madagascar, the Maldives, Cambodia, Java, Christmas Island, Chiapas, Central America, southern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles.[+]
Jasminum sambac, also known as Arabian jasmine, is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. In Qatar, it thrives as an ornamental plant due to its adaptability to warm climates. It features fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom at night, releasing a strong scent. In Qatari gardens and landscapes, J. sambac is commonly found in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, often used for hedges, topiaries, or containers, adding beauty and fragrance to outdoor spaces.
Jasminum sambac in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Al Markhiya Street, Doha, QatarThe observation of Jasminum sambac in Qatar reveals that the plant is thriving in the country's climate. On May 2, 2015, a specimen was found in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza in Doha. The plant was likely introduced as an ornamental species and has adapted well to the local environment. The fact that it was observed in a park suggests that it is being cultivated and maintained by local authorities. The presence of Jasminum sambac in Qatar indicates that the country's mild winter and hot summer climate is suitable for the plant's growth. Further observations would be necessary to determine the plant's distribution and abundance in other parts of the country. The specimen observed was likely a cultivated variety, highlighting the potential for Jasminum sambac to be grown in gardens and parks throughout Qatar.
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