The difference between Mirabilis jalapa and Jasmine

1. Distinction between families and genera

There is an essential difference between Mirabilis jalapa and Jasmine, and the two do not look similar. Mirabilis jalapa is a plant of the Mirabilis family and the genus Mirabilis.

Jasmine is a common flower in our daily life. It is a plant belonging to the Oleaceae family and the genus Jasminum.

2. Plant type difference

Mirabilis jalapa is a herbaceous flower with a relatively small plant shape. The main stem is relatively upright and cylindrical in shape, and the height is about 50-100cm.

Jasmine is a shrub plant, and its plant shape is larger than the former. The main stem is somewhat flat, and the stem can reach a maximum of about 3m.

3. Leaf Difference

The leaves of the former are ovate or ovate-triangular in shape, with a pointed top. The leaves are larger, about 3-15cm long, about 2-9cm wide, and have longer petioles.

The leaves of the latter are round, oval, etc., with rounded or blunt tips. The leaves are relatively small, about 4-12cm in length, about 2-7.5cm in width, and have shorter petioles.

3. Flower Difference

The former blooms from June to October, and the flowers are bell-shaped. The colors of the flowers are quite diverse, including yellow, purple, white, etc.

The latter blooms slightly earlier, around May to August. The bracts on the flowers are conical, relatively small, and have a single color, usually white.