Madagascar jasmine

Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda)

Madagascar jasmine, also known as Waxflower

Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) is a climbing vine that will grow to 3 m tall. Large, leathery oval-shaped green leaves grow to about 10 cm long. Blooms most often in spring and summer when grown outdoors. When grown indoors with enough bright light it can bloom year around. Clusters of waxy white, star-shaped tubular flowers are very fragrant.

Key Facts About Madagascar jasmine

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Attributes of Madagascar jasmine

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
6 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Madagascar jasmine

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Stephanotis
Species
Madagascar jasmine