Kund, kunda, downy jasmine, Indian jasmine, musk jasmine, star jasmine, winter jasmine


Scientific Name

Jasminum multiflorume (Brum.f.) Andrews.


Other Names

Balee pushpa


Life Form

Climber


Family

Oleaceae



Usages

Ornamental- Ornamental plant cultivated as potted plant and garden plant. Medicine - Jasmine oils have many pharmacological properties including being a relaxant, antidepressant, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, nematicide and lactifuge. Cosmetics/Essential Oils- Essential oils extracted from flowers is used in perfumery.


Native to

Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal


Habitat

Sub-tropical biome.


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

Perennial evergreen herb

Slender, twining, with numerous branches.

Opposite, simple, ovate or elliptic, with entire margins.

White, fragrant, numerous, in clusters at the ends of branches.

Black, berry-like.


Phenology

Flowering: Spring - autum.