Mental Purity
A mirror that does not distort.
White, yellow
Apocynaceae
Flore Pleno' (double-flowered variety)
Carl Linnaeus
About 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.
Waxy
5 in single-flowered varieties; double-flowered varieties have more due to petaloid stamens.
Radially symmetrical.
Sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, especially strong in the evening.
Glossy and smooth.
Opposite
Dark green.
Evergreen shrub, occasionally pruned into a small tree form.
Perennial
Flowers year-round in tropical climates; blooming may vary in subtropical areas.
Tropical and subtropical
Moderate, prefers evenly moist soil but can tolerate short periods of drought once established.
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but is quite adaptable.
Best in warm climates; not frost-tolerant.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Can be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, and root rot in poorly drained soils.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.
Native to India and Southeast Asia.
Ornamental use predominantly; provides habitat and food for pollinators.
Widely cultivated for its beauty, fragrance, and as a hedge plant.
Landscape design, traditional medicine.
Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.
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