Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Flora of Qatar

Bruschia macrocarpa, Nyctanthes dentata, Nyctanthes tristis, Parilium arbor-tristis, Scabrita scabra, Scabrita triflora

Common names

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Night-flowering Jasmine) is a species of Nyctanthes, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.[+]

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a shrub or a small tree growing to 10 m tall, with flaky grey bark. The leaves are opposite, simple, 6–12 cm long and 2–6.5 cm broad, with an entire margin. The flowers are fragrant, with a five- to eight-lobed white corolla with an orange-red centre; they are produced in clusters of two to seven together, with individual flowers opening at dusk and finishing at dawn. The fruit is a flat brown heart-shaped to round capsule 2 cm diameter, with two sections each containing a single seed.

AI-generated Description

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, commonly known as the Night-Flowering Jasmine or Coral Jasmine, is an ornamental shrub native to South Asia. In Qatar, it is cultivated for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers that bloom at night and drop by dawn. The plant thrives in warm climates with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its presence in Qatar's gardens and landscapes adds beauty and fragrance, attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects.

White flowers with orange bright stems of coral, or night jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Parijat) carpeting the ground in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, December 3, 2015

Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar

Flowers of coral, or night jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Parijat) with white corolla and an orange-red center in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, December 3, 2015

Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis in Qatar reveal distinctive flowers with a white corolla and an orange-red center. These flowers were seen carpeting the ground in a park at Al Intisar Street near Onaiza in Doha. The stems of the flowers were also noted to be bright orange, adding to their vibrant appearance. In December 2015, the flowers were observed to be in bloom, suggesting that this is a winter-flowering plant in Qatar's climate. The flowers were abundant enough to cover the ground, creating a striking visual display. Overall, the observations highlight the attractive and notable presence of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis in Qatari parks during the winter season.

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QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.

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