| 词条 | Jasminum multiflorum |
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|name = Star jasmine |image = Jasminum multiflorum 0001.jpg |genus = Jasminum |species = multiflorum |authority = (Burm. f.) Andrews }} Jasminum multiflorum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is known as winter jasmine, Indian jasmine, downy jasmine, and star jasmine. It is called "Sanna jaaji malli" (సన్న జాజి మల్లి) in Telugu and "Kundo" (কুন্দ) in Bengali. It flowers in Indian winter. It is also called Magha Mallika (Sanskrit) since it flowers in Magha winter month in the Indian Hindu Calendar.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}} It flowers so much that sometimes the flowers cover most of the leaves leaving everything white.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}} In Indian mythology, Kund is known for its whiteness. So, instead of the common western phrase 'white as snow', what often appears in Hindu mythological stories is 'white as kunda'. Also, beautiful white teeth are often compared to Kunda buds. It is held to be especially sacred to Vishnu. In Manipur, Kundo flowers are used in worship, and are an essential part of a marriage ceremony. The bride garlands the groom with two Kundo flower garlands. The groom then takes one of the two and garlands the bride. Jasminum multiflorum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. While Jasmine flowers are known for its attractive and intensely fragrant flower, this species does not have any scent. The species is reportedly naturalised in Florida, Chiapas, Central America, Queensland and much of the West Indies.[1][2][3][4]Etymology'Jasminum' is a Latinized form of the Arabic word, 'yasemin' for sweetly scented plants.[5] References1. ^{{GRIN | accessdate=5 February 2012}} 2. ^Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Jasminum multiflorum 3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?TAXON_NAME=Jasminum+multiflorum|title=Jasminum multiflorum |accessdate=5 February 2012 |work= Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database|publisher = Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra}} 4. ^Biota of North America Program, Jasminum multiflorum 5. ^Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. {{ISBN|9780521866453}} (hardback), {{ISBN|9780521685535}} (paperback). pp 220 External links{{Commonscat-inline|Jasminum multiflorum|Jasminum multiflorum}}{{Wikispecies-inline}}
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