Jasmine originated in India. Its spread began from Hindustan to Indo-China, and then to the Malay Archipelago. It was introduced to Malaysia and Java around the 3rd century. The Jasmine flower is one of the three national flowers of Indonesia (Puspa Bangsa). It is often used as a sprinkling flower (bunga tabur), an ingredient in the perfume and cosmetics industries, an ornament for traditional brides, in pharmacy, and as an ornamental plant. In China and Java, its flowers are used as an ingredient to make jasmine tea.

It grows well in the lowlands up to an altitude of 800 m a.s.l., with a rainfall of 112–119 mm/month, and requires sufficient sunlight. Suitable growing environments include a hot tropical climate with good drainage.

• The root is a taproot and is branched.

• The stem is woody, with a diameter between 0.5–3 cm, has branches and twigs that spread in all directions, and exhibits elongated growth.

• The leaves are simple, short-stalked (petiolate), opposite in arrangement, ovate to elliptic, with a pointed tip, a rounded base, entire margins, pinnate venation, and are green to grayish-green.

• The flowers emerge singly, with a diameter of 3–3.5 cm. The petals are layered, white, and have a fragrant aroma.

• The fruit is a shiny berry and is black, surrounded by the calyx.

• Propagation is done by hardwood stem cuttings, and can also be done by ground layering the basal branches.

• It treats skin diseases (ringworm, leprosy, boils), swelling from bee stings, fever, headaches, and has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and aphrodisiac activities.

• Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, phytosterols, indole, acetate, linalcohol, benzylic alcohol, livalylacetate, and jasmone.