ARABIAN JASMINE

Common Name: Arabian Jasmine, Sambac Jasmine

Scientific Name: Jasminum sambac

Description: Arabian jasmine is a beautiful evergreen shrub or vine, native to tropical regions of Asia. It boasts small, waxy, white flowers with a powerfully sweet scent that bloom in clusters. Lustrous, broad-ovate shaped leaves that provide a nice contrast to the flowers.

Uses:

• Perfumery: The intense fragrance of Arabian jasmine flowers is highly prized in the perfume industry. The essential oil extracted from the flowers is a key ingredient in many perfumes and other scented products.
• Tea: The flowers are used to flavor jasmine tea, particularly popular in China.
• Ornamental Plant: Widely cultivated for its beauty and fragrance, Arabian jasmine is a popular choice for gardens, patios, and containers. It adds a touch of elegance and a delightful scent to any space.
• Cultural Significance: The national flower of the Philippines and one of the three national flowers of Indonesia. It also holds cultural importance in other parts of Southeast Asia and beyond.
• Leis: The fragrant flowers are sometimes used in leis in Hawaii.