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Malli

Local Name	:	Malli
Botanical Name	:	Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton
Common Name	:	Arabian jasmine
Family	:	Oleaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely cultivated in India including Odisha. Native to South Asia, but it has been cultivated and naturalized in various parts of the world.
Habit	:	Shrub
Short Description	:	It is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves. It is widely used in perfumes, traditional ceremonies, and ornamental gardening.

Descriptions

It is a fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. The flowers are white, small, and waxy, with a sweet and intense fragrance, blooming in clusters. The fruit is a small black berry.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - September

Use(s)

It is primarily cultivated for its attractive fragrant flowers.