Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Cestrum nocturnum
Marathi Name:
Raatrani
Common Name:
Night Blooming Jasmine
Plant Form:
Large shrub or small tree, up to 4–6 m tall.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Exotic
Distribution:
Introduced, widespread in urban and suburban gardens throughout India.
Plant Characteristics:
Evergreen shrub/small tree with ovate-lanceolate leaves; white tubular flowers strongly fragrant at night; berries green turning black; branches dense and bushy.
Required Growth conditions:
Prefers tropical and subtropical climates; grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soils; thrives in full sun or partial shade; annual rainfall 1000–1500 mm, temperature 20–35°C.
Habitat:
Grows in gardens, urban areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats; commonly planted for ornamental purposes in tropical and subtropical regions.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Dispersal:
Seeds dispersed by birds, primarily through consumption of berries.
Pollinators:
Pollinated by nocturnal insects (moths, beetles) and sometimes bats.
Medicinal Information:
Used for treating insomnia, anxiety, and respiratory ailments. Contains alkaloids, with mild sedative and antispasmodic properties.
Bird Host Plant:
Nightjars
Butterfly Host Plant:
ND
Moth Host Plant:
ND
Ecological Significance:
Important nectar source for nocturnal pollinators like moths; helps in soil stabilization.
Cultural Significance:
Flowers used in religious ceremonies, especially in Hindu traditions; also planted for their fragrance.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No official APTI data available.
Other Uses:
Cultivated as an ornamental plant; known for its fragrant flowers, often used in night gardens.