Pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)
Pink jasmine, also known as White jasmine
Pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) originates from China and Myanmar and is a vigorous twining climber. It's popular in gardens due to its fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with a pink hue. However, in New Zealand and Australia, pink jasmine is regarded as invasive, as it can outcompete native plants and disrupt local ecosystems.
Key Facts About Pink jasmine
Attributes of Pink jasmine
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
1 m to 10 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Pink jasmine
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Olive
Genus
Jasmine
Species
Pink jasmine
Toxicity
Ingestion