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Jasmine (Chameli / Mogra)All seasonsMullai (Jasminum auriculatum)Updated 9 October 2026

CO 2 (Mullai)

A TNAU Jasminum auriculatum variety with bold buds and a long corolla tube, tolerant to phyllody disease and the highest-yielding mullai type at about 11.1 t/ha.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodPerennial; warm-season flush
Expected yield~11.1 t/ha flowers (highest of the mullai types)
Suitable soilAll soils

Quick facts

Crop
Jasmine (Chameli / Mogra)
Type
Mullai (Jasminum auriculatum)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
Perennial; warm-season flush
Expected yield
~11.1 t/ha flowers (highest of the mullai types)
Suitable soil
All soils
Release
Released by TNAU, Coimbatore (Jasminum auriculatum)

About this variety

CO 2 is a TNAU-released Jasminum auriculatum (mullai) variety with bold buds and a long corolla tube. It is tolerant to phyllody disease (a phytoplasma disorder that distorts the flowers) and, at about 11.1 t/ha, is the highest-yielding of the mullai types тАФ the choice where phyllody is a problem and yield is the priority.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeMullai (Jasminum auriculatum)
    MaturityPerennial; warm-season flush
    Yield potential~11.1 t/ha flowers (highest of the mullai types)
    Disease resistanceTolerant to phyllody disease
    SoilAll soils
    SeasonAll seasons

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

Perennial; warm-season flush

Expected yield

~11.1 t/ha flowers (highest of the mullai types)

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Highest-yielding mullai type (~11.1 t/ha).
  • Tolerant to phyllody disease.
  • Bold buds with a long, easy-to-string corolla tube.

Things to consider

  • A mullai (auriculatum) type for Tamil Nadu; for round sambac garland buds choose gundumalli instead.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Tamil Nadu