Jasminum auriculatum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Jasminum |
| Species: | J. auriculatum
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Jasminum auriculatum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Andaman Islands.[1][2] Due to essential oil contained in the flowers, it is cultivated commercially in India and Thailand. It is used for decorative purposes and festivals in India.[citation needed]
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Etymology
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'Jasminum' is a Latinized form of the Arabic word, 'yasemin' for sweetly scented plants.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Jasminum auriculatum
- ^ Vahl, Martin. 1794. Symbolae Botanicae 3:1.
- ^ Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 220
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