Night Queen or Raat Ki Rani"Cestrum Nocturnum or Night-blooming jasmine"

Cestrum nocturnum (Night-Blooming Jasmine) – Description

Cestrum nocturnum, commonly known as Night-Blooming Jasmine or Raat ki Rani, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub celebrated for its intensely fragrant flowers that bloom at night. Belonging to the Solanaceae family, this tropical plant is native to the West Indies and thrives in warm, sunny climates.

The plant produces clusters of small, tubular white-green flowers that release a powerful, sweet aroma after dusk, attracting pollinators like moths. Its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and upright growth make it a popular choice for gardens, patios, and boundary hedges.

✅ Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Cestrum nocturnum

• Common Names: Night-Blooming Jasmine, Raat ki Rani

• Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

• Height: Up to 2–4 meters

• Foliage: Glossy, green lanceolate leaves

• Flowers: Small white-green tubular blooms, highly fragrant at night

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Regular; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Soil: Fertile, loamy soil

• Toxicity: Toxic if ingested (keep away from pets and children)

Benefits:

• Fills gardens and outdoor spaces with a strong, pleasant nighttime fragrance

• Attracts night pollinators, supporting local biodiversity

• Excellent for boundary planting or container gardening

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing