Plant · GBIF taxon 7317060
Asiatic jasmine
Trachelospermum asiaticumAlso known as Yellow Star Jasmine, Asian Star Jasmine, Asian Jasmine
Asiatic jasmine forms dense, woody groundcovers and climbing mats anchored by dark green, glossy leaves that remain lush throughout the year. In early summer, small pinwheel-shaped flowers emerge with creamy yellow to off-white petals that release a delicate, sweet fragrance. Stems exude a milky latex when broken, helping the vine defend against mammalian herbivores in both wild thickets and urban gardens.
EvergreenVineGroundcover
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Scale insects
- Spider mites
- Snails
ThreatsFew major threats; resilient to urban pollution and shade
HabitatsForest margins, brushy slopes, and urban landscape beds
Life span10–20+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderGentianales
- FamilyApocynaceae
- GenusTrachelospermum
- SpeciesTrachelospermum asiaticum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
- Low
- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is high
- Milky latex sap can cause skin irritation and digestive upset if ingested; wear gloves when pruning.
- Why it is dangerous
- Stems contain milky latex filled with alkaloids that cause mild gastrointestinal distress if eaten and contact dermatitis on sensitive skin.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Recognizable by small, oval, opposite dark green glossy leaves on trailing vines and starry pale yellow flowers.
- What to do
- Wear gloves while trimming or propagating, wash skin promptly if sap makes contact, and keep trimmings away from pets.
Responsible observation
- Pruning Management: Trim back aggressive shoots in late winter to maintain tidy garden borders and prevent smothering adjacent plants.
- Handling Precautions: Wear gardening gloves when handling cut stems to prevent skin contact with the irritating milky sap.
- Pet Safety: Position trailing stems away from domestic pets, as chewing leaves can cause digestive distress.
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