Latin name: Jasminum auriculatum

Common name: ---

Abbr: Jau

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Jasmineae/Jasminum

References : NCBI:txid1612632

Introduction: Jasminum auriculatum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Andaman Islands.Due to essential oil contained in the flowers, it is cultivated commercially in India and Thailand. It is used for decorative purposes and festivals in India. It is commonly called "JUI"(ଯୁଇ, জুই) in India in Odia and Bengali languages. Jasminum Auriculatum is called Nityamalli in Tamil.

Distribution: Native to India.

Information sources: Selina Wamucii