species 808 observations

Madagascar Jasmine

Stephanotis floribunda

Field notes

Stephanotis floribunda syn. S. jasminoides, the Madagascar jasmine, waxflower, Hawaiian wedding flower, or bride's flower is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a twining, sparsely branched liana that can measure up to 6 m in length.

Despite its common name, the species is not a "true jasmine" and not of the genus Jasminum.

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Monarch 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Habit: Ascending Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Vine

From NC State Extension.