Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Parijat) - Image 24

Botanical name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Common names: Parijat, Arbor Tristis, Sad tree, Night Jasmine, Harsingar, Njaval

Family: Oleaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: South Asia, India

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Nyctanthes arbor-tristis green leaves close up on small stems in a container


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Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat

Sad tree, Night Jasmine, Parijat. This exotic small tree or shrub from India has highly perfumed flowers and is one of the most desired fragrant plants. Mythology says the plant came to earth with God Krishna, leading to a quarrel between his wives, or that it grew from a heartbroken princess's ashes, shedding flowers like tears before dawn.
The tree grows 5-10 feet tall, and prefers full sun or partial shade with moderate water.
Plant it in well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
It has medicinal uses: stems for headaches, leaves for gallbladder issues, and flowers for fevers and faintness. It's also used in Buddhist temples.
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