Jasminum syringifolium
Jasminum syringifolium, commonly known as the Syrian Jasmine, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic blossoms, this plant is frequently utilized for its calming properties, skin-healing benefits, and antiseptic qualities, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent essential oils.
- Scientific name: Jasminum syringifolium
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Jasminum as Jasminum syringifolium.
| 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 diverse range of locations across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Within the Indian subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Assam. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be found growing in Myanmar. Its distribution also extends to the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Finally, the plant reaches the remote reaches of the Indo-China region on the Nicobar Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jasminum syringifolium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, sterols, tannins, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jasminum syringifolium has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jasminum syringifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |