The Genus Jasminum In Cultivation

by Peter Green, Diana Miller

Overview

This highly illustrated guidebook details every species of jasmine that is cultivated in gardens, as well as the genus’s habitat and distribution in the wild and its propagation. An additional chapter focuses on the uses of jasmine scent in the perfume industry, explaining why it has long been an important ingredient in some of the world’s most exclusive—and expensive—perfumes.

            
Nearly every cultivated species is illustrated by either a contemporary or antique botanical painting, as well as detailed line drawings and close-up photographs. The result is the ultimate reference to this perennially popular garden staple.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781842460115
Publisher:	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Publication date:	02/15/2010
Series:	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew-Botanical Magazine Monograph Series
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Peter Green was Keeper of the Kew herbarium and Deputy Director of Kew Gardens. Diana Miller is a horticultural botanist and Keeper of the Royal Horticultural Society Herbarium.

Table of Contents

List of Paintings
Preface
   Editor's Note
   Acknowledgements

1.  Introduction
     The Genus Jasminum and overview of the family Oleaceae
        Section Jasminum
        Section Trifoliolata
        Section Unifoliolata
        Section Alternifolia
        Section Primulina

2.  Jasmine in Culture
     History
        Greek and Roman use of Jasmine
        Persian and Arabic poetry
        Europe
     Folklore
     Religious importance
     Garlands
     Flavouring
     Flower markets

3.  Jasmin in the Perfume industry - An Overview by Robert Calkin
     History
     Commercial cultivation
     Harvesting
     Oil extraction
     Medicinal uses
        Aromatherapy
        Traditional medicine

4.  Cultivation: Using Jasmines in the Garden
     History
     Cultivation
     Using Jasmines in the garden
     Growing in temperate gardens
     Growing in tropical and subtropical gardens
     Size and variation of jasmine species
        Pruning and training
        Shrubs
        Climbers
        Scramblers
        Hedges
     Propagation
     Pests, diseases and disorders
     Hardiness
     Table: Choosing which jasmines to grow

5.  Taxonomic Treatment
     Synopsis of the genus Jasminum
     Key to the cultivated species of Jasminum
     The Genus Jasminum
        Section Jasminum (Species 1-6)
        Section Trifoliolata (Species 7-17)
        Section Unifoliolata (Species 18-33)
        Section Alternifolia (Species 34-43)
        Section Primulina (Species 42-43)

Bibliography
Plant Name Index