Species

Jasminum beesianum

Etymology

Jasminum: Believed to be derived from 'ysmyn', the Arabic name for Jasmine.

Family

Oleaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink

Year Naturalised

1981

Origin

W. China

References and further reading

Johnson, A. T. and Smith, H. A (1986). Plant Names Simplified: Their pronunciation, derivation and meaning. Landsman Bookshop Ltd: Buckenhill, UK.

This page last updated on 5 Jun 2014