Wild Jasmine
Chrysojasminum fruticans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wild Jasmine, scientifically known as Chrysojasminum fruticans, is a resilient shrub celebrated for its fragrant blooms and therapeutic potential. Found in diverse tropical landscapes, this botanical treasure is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments, offering unique phytochemical properties that continue to intrigue modern scientific research and wellness.
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Wild Jasmine · Mediterranean Yellow Jasmine
- Scientific synonyms
- Jasminum Fruticans Var. Syriacum · Jasminum Fruticans Var. Mariae · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- Wild Jasmine
- Mediterranean Yellow Jasmine
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- jazmín amarillo
German:
- Strauch-Jasmin
French:
- Jasmin d'été
- Jasmin en buisson
- Jasmin jaune
- Jasmin ligneux
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chrysojasminum fruticansSynonyms
- Jasminum fruticans var. syriacum
- Jasminum fruticans var. mariae
- Jasminum fruticans subsp. mariae
- Jasminum fruticans var. simplicifolium
- Jasminum fruticans var. speciosum
- Jasminum fruticans
- Jasminum syriacum
- Jasminum luteum
- Jasminum mariae
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Oleaceae and is identified by the genus Chrysojasminum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysojasminum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in countries such as Belgium and Hungary. Moving toward the Mediterranean, its presence extends into Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of the Baleares as well as the mainland territory of France. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Activities
Chrysojasminum fruticans has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic and aqueous extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |