The Eternal White Bloom of South Asia

Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum), locally known as Kunda, is one of South Asia’s most cherished flowering plants, celebrated for its timeless purity and year-round beauty. Belonging to the Oleaceae family and native to regions of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, this graceful plant is instantly identifiable by its pristine white, star-shaped blossoms, typically bearing seven to eight delicate petals.

Unlike many jasmine varieties, Star Jasmine blooms generously across all seasons, filling gardens with its gentle fragrance and serene charm. Its symbolic associations with purity, peace, and simplicity make it a staple in religious rituals, cultural traditions, and natural perfumery.

Adapted to warm, tropical climates, the plant thrives effortlessly both in pots and in open landscapes, making it a treasured choice for ornamental gardening.