Common jasmine Jasmine (botanical name: Jasminum, pronounced / ˈjæsmɪnəm / YAS-min-əm) [5] is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. [4][6][7]: 193 It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania. [7]: 194 Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers. The village of Jul 22, 2024 · There are beautiful jasmine plants that can be used as shrubs, climbing vines, or spreading ground covers. Here are 14 great species to consider. Jasmine has been used for liver disease (hepatitis), liver pain due to cirrhosis, and abdominal pain due to severe diarrhea (dysentery). It is also used to cause relaxation (as a sedative), to heighten sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac), and in cancer treatment. Oct 6, 2023 · Jasmine can be vines or bushes, and some are evergreen. Most jasmine plants are found in tropical to sub-tropical climates, although a few may thrive in temperate zones. Not all jasmine is fragrant, but the most common and hardy varieties produce a sweet, wafting fragrance. Jasmine, genus of about 200 species of fragrant-flowered shrubs and vines of the olive family. The plants are native to tropical and to some temperate areas of the Old World. Several are cultivated as ornamentals. A number of unrelated plants with fragrant flowers are also known as jasmines. Jun 16, 2025 · Book Apartments Jasmin, Novi Sad on Tripadvisor: See traveler reviews, candid photos, and great deals for Apartments Jasmin at Tripadvisor. Aug 16, 2025 · Jasmine, like many other tropical flowering plants, requires at least a 15-degree difference between day and night temperatures. The winter-blooming jasmine (sometimes called Chinese jasmine) is one of the easiest to cultivate and is a favorite among growers.