Plant 20 Wrightia religiosa
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.)