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Chinese star-jessamine

Trachelospermum jasminoides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chinese star-jessamine, scientifically known as Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a climbing shrub renowned in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Often utilized in herbal remedies, this plant is valued for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, serving as a significant botanical resource in various cultural healing practices across Asia.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Aerial Parts · Stems With Leaves
Common names
Chinese Star-Jessamine · Confederate-Jessamine · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Trachelospermum Jasminoides Var. Heterophyllum · Trachelospermum Jasminoides Var. Pubescens · 8 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Trachelospermum divaricatum
  • Trachelospermum bowringii
  • Rhynchospermum jasminoides
  • Parechites adnascens
  • Parechites thunbergii
  • Parechites bowringii
  • Jazmín estrella

German:

  • Chinesischer Sternjasmin
  • Falscher Jasmin
  • chinesischer Sternjasmin

French:

  • Faux jasmin
  • Rhyncospermum
  • Jasmin étoilé
  • Faux jasmin
  • Jasmin étoilé

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Trachelospermum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Apocynaceae WCVP
Genus Trachelospermum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across various regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central areas and the tropical landscapes of Hainan. Its presence extends into the North-Central parts of the country as well. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the Southeast provinces. Finally, its habitat reaches into the high-altitude regions of Tibet.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Southeastern U.S.A. Alabama WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Trachelospermum jasminoides, is primarily utilized in medicinal preparations through its various aerial parts. The therapeutic components are typically harvested from the stems with leaves, which contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its healing properties. By using these above-ground structures, practitioners can effectively access the essential oils and chemical constituents found throughout the climbing vine's foliage and supporting stalks.
Plant Part Sources Confidence
aerial parts Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stems with leaves Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Trachelospermum jasminoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteoloside, Tracheloside, apigenin, apigenin 7-O-beta-glucoside, apigenin 7-O-beta-neospheroside.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
Luteoloside Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Tracheloside Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 7-O-beta-glucoside Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 7-O-beta-neospheroside Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Confidence
ethyl ester extracts Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water extract Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆