Trachelospermum asiaticum
(Siebold. & Zucc.) Nakai
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTrachelospermum asiaticum, the Asiatic jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae and it is native to Asia. Its flowers resemble stars, so it is also referred to as yellow star jasmine or Asian star jasmine. This is a fast growing evergreen vine, often used to cover fences, walls, and similar surfaces. It is heat- and cold- tolerant, and grows even in shady areas.
Description
A woody climber. It can be 4.5-6 m long. It spreads 3 m wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy. They are oval shaped and 5 cm long. The flowers are small and cart wheel shaped. They are creamy-white but turn yellow with age. The plant produces a sweet smell.
Edible Uses
Young buds are eaten cooked. It is unclear whether leaf buds or flower buds are meant.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. It is tolerant of light frost. It can grow in sun or shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet,
Cultivation
Japanese star jasmine is found from the warm temperate zone through to the tropics. It can tolerate temperatures down to about -15°c when grown in a suitable position that makes sure the wood is fully ripened. Young plants are particularly susceptible to cold winds. Requires a well-drained moderately retentive soil in full sun or with part-day shade. Requires a good humus-rich soil. Succeeds in moderately alkaline or acid soils. A twining plant. Plants are self-clinging on walls according to other reports. The plant is of slow to moderate growth. Flowers are produced on short laterals that grow from old wood. The flowers have a sweet refreshing perfume.
Propagation
No specific information is available for this species. It is suggested to sow seed in a greenhouse in early spring, pricking seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle and growing them on under glass through at least their first winter before planting out after the last expected frosts. Half-ripe wood cuttings of 6–8cm with a heel can be taken in August in a frame; the milky sap excreted from the heel when the cutting is taken should be allowed to dry before inserting the cutting in soil, with fair to good success rates. Layering can be done in summer.
Other Uses
Can be grown as a ground cover plant in a sunny position and is one of the most commonly used ground cover plants in Texas.
Notes
There are 15-20-30 Trachelospermum species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Lo Shih, Teika-Kazura
References (6)
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- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 301
- Joyce, D., 1998, The Garden Plant Selector. Ryland, Peters and Small. p 187
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Ryan, S., 2008, Dicksonia. Rare Plants Manual. Hyland House. p 79
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- Tokyo Bot. Mag. 36:22. 1922
