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night jessamine
Scientific Name: Cestrum nocturnum
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)
Cestrum nocturnum, commonly known as night-blooming jasmine, is celebrated for its intensely fragrant flowers that release their perfume primarily in the evening and at night. Other common names include night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine, night jessamine, and night-scented jessamine.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text mentions "Category 2 toxicity icon" in association with the plant, although without specifying the exact nature of the toxicity.
- Cestrum nocturnum is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cestrum nocturnum
- Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
- Genus: Cestrum
- Species: Nocturnum
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Night-scented Jessamine, Night-flowering Cestrum
Distribution and Habitat
- Originates from Tropical America and the West Indies.
- It is now grown in South Florida home landscapes.
Ecological Role
- The text notes that it is considered an invasive species in some regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- It's described as a woody evergreen shrub with a vining habit.
- The flowers are funnel-shaped, typically yellow-white, and highly fragrant at night.
- It can be grown as a conservatory shrub.
Quirky Facts
- One source mentions that "if the day is hot the scent is stronger that night."
- One source refers to this plant as 'tree of sadness'.
Further Information
- The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) provides information on Cestrum nocturnum.
- Monrovia offers details and best practices for growing this plant.