Jasmine is a small shrub or vine native to South and Southeast Asia. It has opposite or whorled leaves that are ovate and smooth. Clusters of fragrant white flowers with 5 to 9 lobes bloom throughout the year. Jasmine is easy to cultivate and can grow in various soils with full sun. It is propagated by stem cuttings and used for ornamental purposes in gardens, containers, and indoors and has traditional medicinal uses.