Jasminum

Jessamine, Jasmine

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

This is purity, to accept no other influence but only the influence of the Divine.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Purity

One is truly perfectly pure only when the whole being, in all its elements and all its movements, adheres fully, exclusively, to the divine Will. This indeed is total purity. It does not depend on any moral or social law, any mental convention of any kind. It depends exclusively on this: when all the elements and all the movements of the being adhere exclusively and totally to the divine Will.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1954: 22 December 1954

What I call purity, the true purity, is not all those things morality teaches: it is non-ego.

There must be nothing but Him.

Him, not only because we have given Him everything and consecrated ourselves totally to Him (that is not enough), but Him because He has taken total possession of the human instrument.

The Mother, Mother's Agenda: May 21, 1960

There is a force of purity, not the purity of the moralist, but an essential purity of spirit, in the very substance of the being.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: Sex

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Purity

The Mother’s Comment

True purity has a lovely fragrance.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Psychic Purity

The Mother’s Comment

The condition natural to the psychic.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Integral Purity

The Mother’s Comment

The whole being is purified of the ego.

Colour

White

Family

Oleaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' (Jasminum sambac), 'Clotted Cream' (Jasminum officinale)

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Varies by species, from small to medium.

Flower Texture

Delicate and soft.

Number of Petals

Usually 5 to 9 petals, depending on the species.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Highly fragrant, sweet aroma characteristic of jasmine.

Leaf Texture

Smooth, sometimes glossy.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite or alternate, depending on species.

Leaf Color

Green, varying in shade from light to dark.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly shrubs; some species grow as vines.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies by species; some bloom in spring/summer, others in fall/winter.

Climate

Tropical to temperate, depending on the species.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile soil; pH adaptable.

Temperature Ranges

Varies; some species tolerate mild frost, while others require warmer temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade, depending on species.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to mealybugs, scale, and rust.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

Habitat

Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eurasia, Australasia, and Oceania.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; ornamental use enhances biodiversity in gardens.

Ornamental

Widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Essential oil extraction for perfumery and aromatherapy.

Endangered Status

Some species are at risk due to habitat loss and overharvesting.

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