Jasminum grandiflorum
Jasminum grandiflorum, commonly known as the large-flowered jasmine, is a fragrant climbing shrub celebrated for its stunning, creamy white blossoms. Native to tropical regions, this botanical treasure is prized in traditional medicine for its soothing properties, often utilized to calm the nervous system and enhance overall emotional well-being.
- Scientific name: Jasminum grandiflorum
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Oleaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Jasminum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jasminum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Guinea. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can also be found in the West-Central Tropical Africa region of Rwanda. The species further extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Djibouti. Finally, its range in the northeast includes the territories of both Eritrea and Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jasminum grandiflorum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E,E)-alpha-farnesene, (Z)-3-hexenyl benzoate, (Z)-jasmone, PGE2, benzyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E,E)-alpha-farnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-3-hexenyl benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-jasmone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PGE2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl anthranilate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jasminum grandiflorum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jasminum grandiflorum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, acute renal failure, cancer, gastritis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute renal failure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |