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day jessamine
Scientific Name: Cestrum diurnum
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cestrum diurnum - Day Jessamine
Cestrum diurnum, commonly known as Day Jessamine (or Day-blooming Jessamine, Day-blooming Cestrum, or Day-blooming Jasmine), is a species of Cestrum with the Indian name of Din Ka Raja ("King of the Day").
It is often planted alongside Cestrum nocturnum ("Queen of the Night" or Raat ki Rani) to supposedly enhance their growth and blooming.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cestrum diurnum L.
- Family: Solanaceae
- Common Names: Day Jessamine, Day-blooming Cestrum, Day-blooming Jessamine, Day Blooming Jasmine, White Chocolate Jasmine, Inkberry.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the West Indies.
- Introduced as an ornamental shrub into most of tropical and subtropical America.
Morphological Characteristics
- An upright to spreading evergreen shrub-like perennial.
- Features fragrant clusters of 1" white tubular blooms, borne in summer.
- Produces 1/4" glossy black fruits.
Ecological Role
- Identified as an invasive species in some regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Produces glossy black fruits.
Resources and Further Information
- Langeland/Burks book, Identification & Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- USDA PLANTS Database - Symbol: CEDI6