JASMINUM REX 
Jasminum — from an Arabic plant name; Rex — in allusion to the 
large flowers- 
English name: Siamese Jasmine. 
Family: Oleaceae. 
Country of origin: Siam. 
Colour: white. 
Garden use: 
Propagation : 
an exceedingly handsome , 
woody but slender climber 
with dazzling white flowers 
set off against deep green foli- 
age. Suitable for a pergola or 
other strong support where it 
can get full sun. 
by cuttings. 
A, section through basal tubular part of flower 
showing the two short stamens and the ovary, 
style and stigma. 
B, a stamen. 
C, cross section of ovary. 
