Yellow jasmine, Italian jasmine


Scientific Name

Chrysojasminum humile (L.) Banfi


Other Names

Pahenlo jaaii, Masini jaaii (Nepali)


Life Form

Shrub


Family

Oleaceae



Usages

Medicine - The flowers are astringent and a tonic for the heart and bowels. A paste made frm the flowers is considered effective in the treatment of intestinal problems. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of ringworm. The milky juice of the plant is used for destroying the unhealthy lining walls of chronic sinuses and fistulas.


Native to

Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan


Habitat

Temperate biome,at altitude of 1800-400m


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

Perennial shrub growing upto 1m

Stout, dark green, forming a rounded shrub.

Compound, with 5-7 leaflets, dark green.

Yellow, fragrant, produced in clusters.s

lack berries, 8 mm in size, with crimson juice.


Phenology

Flowering: Spring - summer.