The Red Japanese Jasmine is a flowering plant native to the forests of Melanesia and Polynesia. This plant is a variant of the jasmine flower and is commonly found growing in Japan. Therefore, the public knows it as 'Japanese Jasmine'. This species has unique leaf and flower colors and a fragrant aroma, making it often planted as an ornamental plant in yards and gardens, and also widely grown as a hedge plant. Besides its strong aesthetic appeal, this species also has economic value, as it can be used as a raw material for the cosmetic industry, perfumes, textiles, and tea flavoring. This potential is due to its essential oil content, which is known to be of good quality. Traditionally, the Red Japanese Jasmine has also been used as a medicinal ingredient.

The Red Japanese Jasmine can grow anywhere, both in lowlands and highlands. This species thrives in environments with an average rainfall of 112 – 19 mm per month and air humidity ranging between 50% – 80%. Its growth prefers fertile loamy soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained, as it dislikes waterlogging. The species grows best in full sun or partial sun to achieve bright foliage color. This species also requires regular watering, especially during the hot and dry season. In Japan, this jasmine will grow well in dry weather and with plenty of sunlight.

• Stem: Woody, round, small, highly branched, yellowish-green to creamy-brown color.

• Leaves: Simple (unifoliate), opposite and alternately arranged, ovate shape, with a yellowish-green leaf color. The leaves will darken as the plant ages. The vein network is yellow.

• Flower: Small size, has a green calyx (sepals). The corolla (petals) is tube-shaped and opens at the tip, with a dominant white color and reddish-purple speckled patterns in the center. Petals are widely ovate at the end, with 4 petals per flower. The flowers emerge and grow in clusters at the tip of the stem.

• Fruit: Capsule, small, each fruit has 4 seeds.

• Propagation: Done vegetatively through stem cuttings.

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Essential oils (livalylacetat, indole, and benzyl).