jasmine

Also known as the jasmine genus, Jasminum

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OverviewAI-generated

Jasminum is a genus within the family Oleaceae. It is classified as a taxon, with the taxonomic type designated as Q515610. The common name for this group is jasmine, which is also referred to as Jasmijn, 素馨属, and 茉莉属. The genus is distinct from Yasmine.

Plants in this genus produce berries as their fruit type. A specific species, Orthanthera jasminiflora, belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is commonly known as Star Jasmine. The topic is referenced by 476 other encyclopedia articles. Information regarding Jasminum appears in 1920 PubMed records associated with the query "jasmine."

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Species

FamilyApocynaceae

Jasminum ist eine Pflanzengattung in der Familie der Ölbaumgewächse (Oleaceae). Zu dieser Gattung gehören einige wichtige Duft- und Zierpflanzen wie der Echte Jasmin oder der Winter-Jasmin.

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Research

1,920 papers

Jasmine.Review2006
Jasmine tea extract prevents CUMS-induced depression-like behaviors through the modulation of microbiota-gut-brain axis.Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2025Zhou J, Zhao Y, Li Y et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116214
Chinese Jasmine Tea: The Harmonious Intertwining of Tea and Jasmine Fragrance.ReviewComprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2025Chen HY, Ying JQ, An HM et al.DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70210
Jasmine and Iris: population-scale structural variant comparison and analysis.Nature methods · 2023Kirsche M, Prabhu G, Sherman R et al.DOI: 10.1038/s41592-022-01753-3
Jasmine tea: unveiling the secrets of processing, flavor characteristics, and potential health benefits.ReviewCritical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2026Wang J, Yi G, Zhao T et al.DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2025.2556218
Advancing jasmine tea production: YOLOv7-based real-time jasmine flower detection.Journal of the science of food and agriculture · 2024Zhou H, Luo J, Ye Q et al.DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13752
Progress of research on aroma absorption mechanism and aroma fixation pathway of jasmine green tea.ReviewJournal of the science of food and agriculture · 2024Wang Y, Huang Z, Zhou T et al.DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13656
A Brief Review on Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine): pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and ethanomedicinal uses.ReviewJournal of pharmacopuncture · 2023Joshi D, Gohil KJDOI: 10.3831/KPI.2023.26.1.10

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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections

Contents

Description
Distribution and habitat
Etymology
Taxonomy
Species
Jasmonates
Cultural importance
Symbolism
Other plants called "jasmine"
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|Common jasmine

Jasmine (botanical name: Jasminum, pronounced ) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers.

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