Trachelospermum jasminoides Star jasmine (Apocynaceae) Evergreen climber

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Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star jasmine
Evergreen climber
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The Trachelospermum jasminoides plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Star jasmine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Rhynchospermum jasminoides.

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Latin Name:  Trachelospermum jasminoides
Common Name:  Star jasmine
Family:  Apocynaceae
Author:  (Lindl.)Lem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Found as a weed in Chinese gardens where it grows on walls and trees[147].

Medicinal Information: The leaf is restorative and tonic[178, 218]. This plant is especially useful for the aged[178]. The flowering stem is analgesic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, depurative, emmenagogue, febrifuge, resolvent, tonic and vasodilator[176, 218]. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, sore throats and various boils and abcesses[147, 176]. The seed is cardiotonic and haemostatic[218]. The whole plant is cooked with other foods and used to treat rheumatism[218].

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