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Day jessamine

Cestrum diurnum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal), North America (Bahamas, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Cestrum diurnum (Day jessamine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dama de Día

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Day jessamine?

The scientific name of Day jessamine is Cestrum diurnum. It belongs to the genus Cestrum.

What is the conservation status of Day jessamine?

Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Day jessamine live?

Day jessamine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal), North America (Bahamas, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cuba, Fiji, India, Micronesia, Nepal, Samoa, South Africa.

What family does Day jessamine belong to?

Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum) belongs to the genus Cestrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.

Is Day jessamine endangered?

No, Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Day jessamine belong to?

Day jessamine (Cestrum diurnum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Day jessamine?

The closest relatives of Day jessamine in the genus Cestrum include Bigibbous Cestrum, Chilean jessamine, inkberry, Night jessamine, Early jessamine.