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Plant 20 Wrightia religiosa
Discover the Water Jasmine, a fragrant tropical shrub that blooms year-round and holds cultural significance in Buddhist traditions.
Water Jasmine
Wrightia religiosa
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Native distribution | Thailand & Malaysia |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description:
Growth Form: Shrub having an approximately flat top and grows up to 2 m tall.
Foliage: Thin, smooth leaves are light green, oval and have smooth edges (entire leaf margin). They are arranged in opposite pairs and lack petioles.
Flowers: Intensely fragrant, white flowers are composed of 5 obovate petals arranged in a star-like pattern. The black tipped stamens are fused together at the tip in a column. The flowers are arranged in small clusters in the leaf axils. This species flowers frequently throughout the year.
Ethnobotanical Uses: Cultural / Religious (In Thailand, Buddhist monks often plant this species near their temples.)