Various varieties of Jasmines are found in India, and matching their botanical names to prevalent Hindi names has always been a nightmare to me. Bose and Choudhury's book mentions the following Jasmines in the category of shrubs: 1. Jasminum humile. सोनजुही 2. Jasminum pubescens and J. pubescens 'Rubescens' कुंद 3. Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine). बेला Various varieties are grown in In India: a. Japapnese sambac 'Rai' and 'Japanese Rai' मोगरा. The two varieties differ in the size of the flower. Both have compact buds and flowers. b. J. sambac 'motia' मोतिया It is presumed that all these varieties are native to India. In the category of climbers they have mentioned a larger number 1. Jasminum augustifolium *2. J. auriculatum जूही 3. J.flexile 4. J. grandiflorum (Spanish Jasmine): Grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions, preferably in mild climate, for perfumery industry. 5. J. nitidum *6. Jasminum officinale (white jasmine) चमेली, यास्मीन. Native of Persia, China and North India. It is the national flower of Pakistan, as well as of Phlippines and Indonesia. 7. J. sessiliflorum *8. J. trinerve *9. J. undulatum All the varieties with asterisk are native. J. sambac is also named as Arabic Jasmine, so it could have been initially brought from arabia, althogh it has been naturalised centuries ago. It may be noted that the concept and design of formal gardens have been brought to India by Mughals only. There are reportedly 200 species of Jasmine which are native to tropical and warm climate of the oid world. However, several varieties have duplicate names and in truth there seems to about 90 original varieties, Another flower which is often considered Jasmine is Echites caryophyllata मालती, a large woody climber which flowers profusely in the late summer and rains. It is a native of Florida, Mexico and West Indies. For several varieties I have not mentioned the Hindi equivalent. I don't know them. I would request the members for any help in this matter. Also any suggestions for improvement and correction are welcome.
On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt <[email protected]>wrote: > I am also a layman! > akbhatt > > > On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM, bindu kapadia <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Well there are so many varieties in these-----i felt it is mogra but then >> you know better. >> In Vaishnavas there are always "mogra' "juhi" and "Jai"-(climbers)along >> with "Gulab","Gulbas"and "vasant" flowers grown in their gardens >> so that they can make fresh flower garlands everyday. >> What i feel is that "motia' resembles mogra but does'nt have that strong >> fragrance. >> There is another variety of mogra which is bigger and thickly and closely >> petaled called >> Butmogra >> I am not a botanist nor am i a scientist.so do'nt know the latin names you >> all "phataphat" >> come out with! Interest in nature-flowers,trees,birds makes me familiar >> with all these.So know more local names. >> Regards, >> Bindu >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 6/14/09, Anand Kumar Bhatt <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Binduji: >>> I feel that the one I snapped at hoe is caled motia, whereas the more >>> compact one is called mogra. Probably it is mogra buds which are more often >>> used for making garlands. Mogra is widely used for ladies to tuck in their >>> hair. also. >>> I am open to correction. >>> akbhatt >>> >>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 2:10 PM, bindu kapadia <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Anandji, We call it "Mogra" in Gujarati and as you say make garlands >>>> for the "Thakorji" specially from the buds which blossoms next day >>>> spreading the fragrance everywhere. >>>> Regards, >>>> Bindu >>>> >>>> >>>> On 6/14/09, Anand Kumar Bhatt <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> One of the most common summer flowers. Widely used for making >>>>> garlands for the deities. Fragrant. Blooms in the night and lasts a >>>>> couple >>>>> of days. >>>>> Must be pruned during the winter end for good results. >>>>> akbhatt >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Anand Kumar Bhatt >>>>> A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road >>>>> Gwalior. 474 005. >>>>> Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. >>>>> My blogsite is at: >>>>> http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com >>>>> And the photo site: >>>>> www.flickr.com/photos/akbhatt/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Anand Kumar Bhatt >>> A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road >>> Gwalior. 474 005. >>> Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. >>> My blogsite is at: >>> http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com >>> And the photo site: >>> www.flickr.com/photos/akbhatt/ >>> >> >> > > > -- > Anand Kumar Bhatt > A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road > Gwalior. 474 005. > Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. > My blogsite is at: > http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com > And the photo site: > www.flickr.com/photos/akbhatt/ > -- Anand Kumar Bhatt A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road Gwalior. 474 005. Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. My blogsite is at: http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com And the photo site: www.flickr.com/photos/akbhatt/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
