Description
It is an evergreen vine or shrub reaching up to 1-3 meters in height. The leaves are opposite or in whorls of three, simple (not pinnate, like most other jasmines), ovate, 4-12.5 cm long and 2-7.5 cm broad. The flowers are produced in clusters of 3-12 together, strongly scented, with a white corolla 2-3 cm diameter with 5-9 lobes. The flowers open at night, and close in the morning. The fruit is a purple-black berry 1 cm in diameter.
The botanic name Sambac is derived from the Sanskrit name “Champaka”, which refers to the fragrant flowered shrub Michelia Champaca.
Application:
It is used in manufacturing of cosmetics. It has also got wide range of applications in perfumery, and Aroma Therapy. The dried flowers are sometimes added to tea to add a special fragrance.
Quantity: 100 ml.
