الياسمين الافريقي
الاسم العلمي : Murraya paniculata (Orange jessamine)
هذه النبته من النباتات دائمة الخضره التي من الممكن ان يصل ارتفاعها الى 3 امتار تفضل المناخ الاستوائي الدافء في منطقة ظل فلا ينصح ان تكون حت اشعة الشمس المباشره من الجيد ان تحافظي على رطوبه مستمره للنبته فهي محبة للماء
كما وانه اذا توفرت لها ظروف مناسبه ستزهر وتنتح ازهار بيضاء ذات رائحه رائعه وجميله
جيده للنمو في المناطق المداريه والاستوائيه الدافئه
Orange Jessamine
Scientific Name: Murraya paniculata (L.) Jacq.
Synonym: Chalcas paniculata, Murraya exotica, Chalcas exotica
Family: Rutaceae
Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata) Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 13,21-27
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Semi hardy in Phoenix to 25°F ( -4°C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: India to Malaysia, southeast Asia
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 5 to 12 feet tall (1.5-3.6 m), 3-6 feet wide (0.9-1.8 m); pinnate leaves, 3 to 9 ovate leaflets
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in summer under mist
The Orange Jessamine is often sold as “Jasmine”. I bought it as such, enjoying the fragrance and the small white flowers. I have to admit that it took me a while to figure out that the flower did not look at all like a real jasmine. Of course then, the difference is pretty obvious. The real jasmines have 3 stamens, and different number of petals.
Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata), U.S.D.A. Forest Service Collection, Courtesy of the Hunt Institute
Cultural Practices:
The Orange Jessamine grows well in Phoenix, it enjoys regular feeding and a good soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Blooming Habits:
The very fragrant white flowers come in flushes at different times during the spring, summer, and fall.
Fruiting Habits:
Dark red to orange, oblong berries, up to 0.5 inch long (12 mm).