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Madagascar jasmine

plant
Also known as: Marsdenia floribunda, Stephanotis floribunda, floradora, waxflower(Show More)
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Madagascar jasmine
Madagascar jasmine Madagascar jasmine (Marsdenia floribunda).

Madagascar jasmine, also known as Stephanotis floribunda, is a climbing plant native to Madagascar. It belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) and is characterized by its leathery, oval leaves and clusters of waxy, white, and highly fragrant flowers.12

While often called Madagascar jasmine, it is important to note that this plant is not a true jasmine, which belongs to the genus Jasminum. Stephanotis floribunda is cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm regions and greenhouses. It is a woody, twining vine that can grow up to 10 cm long.321

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