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Jasminum calophyllum

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Oleaceae Edible: Leaves, Caution 1 iNaturalist observations

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Jasminum calophyllum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae.

Description

A climbing shrub. The leaves are opposite. The leaflets are 5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. The flowers are white.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten, though caution is advised.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Synonyms

Jasminum courtallense Wight

Also Known As

Kattumullai

References (1)

  • Arinathan, V., et al, 2007, Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6(1) pp 163-168

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