Night Blooming jasmine, Night-blooming cestrum, Lady of the night

Scientific Name

Cestrum nocturnum L.


Other Names

Ratki rani (Nepali)


Life Form

Shrub


Family

Solanaceae


Ratki rani (Nepali)
Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Image by Saroj Kasaju
Image by Saroj Kasaju
Image by Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Ornamental - It is used as decorative plant in gardens.


Native to

Central America


Habitat

Wet tropical biome.


Conservation Status

Least Concern



Plant Description

Evergreen shrubs.

Glossy, smooth, simple leaves, 4-8 inches long. Vibrant green, adding elegance.

Greenish-creamy white, tubular flowers. Rise above leaves along stems. Not showy visually, but release powerful sweet fragrance, especially at night

Shiny white, fleshy berries (after flowering).


Phenology

Flowering:Spring - Autum


In Association with N-Gene