Jasminum tortuosum (African Jasmine)
Botanical name: Jasminum tortuosum
Common names: African Jasmine, Perfume jasmine
Family: Oleaceae
Origin: South Africa







If you are looking for a Jasmine with fragrance and strong growth to fill your growing area, J. 'Tortuosum' is the one. This vigorous, heavy grower has clusters of delicately fragrant star-white blooms that emerge on the growing tips. Blooming throughout the year. Hardy Zone 9 and higher. Grows to 3' in container, minimum temperature 50°, everbloomer. Nari Bhatia: "Jasminum Tortuosum (Sun-A-Jaji) The sweet fragrance of this creeper blooms almost throughout the year. The star shape flowers look very delicate yet they remain open for long period of time. Grown around temples in the south. The flowers are used for pooja".
Similar plants: Jasminum tortuosum
- Chrysojasminum floridum (Showy Jasmine)
- Jasminum adenophyllum (Bluegrape jasmine)
- Jasminum aemulum (Palawan Jasmine)
- Jasminum angulare (South African Jasmine)
- Jasminum azoricum (River Jasmine)
- Jasminum dichotomum (Rose Bud Jasmine)
- Jasminum fluminense (Wild jasmine)
- Jasminum humile (Italian Jasmine)
- Jasminum mesnyi (Japanese Jasmine)
- Jasminum molle (Jasmine Molle)
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