| Botanical Name |
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| Family |
Oleaceae - The olive family. |
| Pronunciation |
JAZ-mih-num multi-par-TYE-tum |
| Common Name(s) |
English: Starry wild jasmine
Afrikaans: Sterretjies-jasmyn
IsiZulu: Ihlolenkosazane; Imfohlafohlane
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| Plant Group |
- Climber / Creeper Climber: a plant that climbs using tendrils or if given support.
Creeper: a plant running along the ground, often rooting as it goes.
- Shrub A woody plant of relatively low height, having several stems arising from the base and lacking a single trunk; a bush.
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| Plant Size |
- Medium
| Tree | 10m to 16m |
| Shrub | 1m to 2m |
| Perennial/ground cover | 40cm to 60cm |
| Bulb | 40cm to 60cm |
| Succulent | 40cm to 60cm |
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| Position |
- Light or Dappled Shade Found below trees with sparse, open foliage. Ideal for the protection of herbaceous plants.
- Partial Shade The area is in shade for part of the day and in full sun for part of the day.
- Sun The area is in full sun for all or most of the day, all year round.
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| General Information |
- Attractive fruits, berries or seeds Brightly coloured fruits or berries increase and extend the visual impact of the plant and are especially attractive to birds and other small wildlife.
- Drought Tolerance: Moderate The plant is moderately adapted to arid conditions and can survive short periods of drought and high temperatures without extra water.
- Evergreen Plants that have leaves all year round.
- Fragrant / Aromatic These plants posses a strong, usually pleasant odour.
- Frost: Half-hardy The plant is able to survive low temperatures and some frost but requires protection against severe frost.
- Water Wise Plant species originating from low rainfall regions that require less water to survive and thrive than other plant species.
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| Specific Information |
The dark green leaves of Jasminum multipartitum form an attractive background to the large, bright white flowers. The closed flower buds are tinged with pink and open up into a profusion of fragrant blooms. The delicate perfume becomes stronger in the evening and at night.The fruit consists of shiny, edible berries which turn bluish-black when ripe. It is not a strong climber and is best used as a hedge or shrub of up to 1,5 m high.
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| Flowers |
| Description |
star-shaped with 8 narrow petals
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| Season |
- Spring to Summer Plants will seldom bloom for the entire season as given in the list, but should flower during a period within these parameters.
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| Colour |
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| Growth Rate |
- Moderate to Fast Specifying growth rate can be very misleading as there is considerable variation of growth rate depending on type and species of plant, available water, supplementary feeding, mulching and general care, as well as the plants suitability and adaptability to the garden environment.
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| Plant Uses |
- Attracts bees, butterflies or other insects This plant attracts insects which can be food for birds or other creatures in your garden.
- Attracts Birds This plant will attract birds.
- Boundary A plant useful for planting around the edges of the property to form a green or colourful backdrop, an impenetrable hedge, to hide walls or create privacy.
- Container Trees, shrubs and ornamental species that can adapt to growing in a restricted environment.
- Filler Either a fast growing tree or shrub used temporarily to fill in an area while the permanent plants grow to a desired size, or a plant used to fill gaps in borders or beds.
- Hedge Suitable trees or shrubs planted relatively close together so that the branches intertwine to create a barrier. This can be formal – the plants are regularly trimmed to produce a neat shape, or informal – the plants are left to themselves to create a natural hedgerow.
- Rock Garden An area constructed of larger rocks, arranged naturally, to emphasise the use of stones as a main element. Generally plants used do not need a lot of care.
- Screen A tall hedge of suitable plants planted closely together and used as a windbreak, to block a bad view, to separate parts of the garden or as a backdrop.
- Stabilize Banks Plant is used to prevent soil erosion because their roots will form a mat that stabilizes the soil and keeps it from washing away in heavy rains.
- Suitable for coastal gardens Plants adapted to dry, sandy soil, forceful wind, limited rainfall and intense sunlight.
- Suitable for smaller gardens Such plants do not have invasive root systems, remain small or controllable and can often be grown in containers.
- Wild Garden An indigenous garden planted for the benefit of wildlife and birds. Provides food, water, a variety of mini-biomes and no poisonous chemicals are used.
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| Distribution and Habitat |
Eastern Cape, the drier parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, bushveld areas of Limpopo, northern Mpumalanga and Gauteng, on rocky slopes, in woodland and in bushy scrub
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| Planting Suggestions |
Plant in a prepared hole in a well-drained, shaded part of the garden. It tolerates a variety of soils, but the addition of well rotted organic material will produce superior results. Over-watering can cause the plants to die off. The plant takes well to pruning, either to shape it as desired, or to curb excessive growth. This is best done after flowering. Tip off the growing ends regularly to encourage thick, compact growth.
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