Gundumalli (Madurai Malli)
The famous round-budded, intensely fragrant Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine / mogra) grown around Madurai тАФ the GI-tagged Madurai Malli тАФ the classic garland and hair jasmine of the south.
Quick facts
- Type
- Sambac / mogra (Jasminum sambac)
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Perennial; warm-season flush
- Expected yield
- ~7тАУ8 t/ha flowers
- Suitable soil
- All soils
- Release
- Traditional Jasminum sambac (gundumalli); the GI-tagged Madurai Malli
About this variety
Gundumalli is the round-budded, intensely fragrant Jasminum sambac (Arabian jasmine / mogra) grown around Madurai in Tamil Nadu, where it is sold as the GI-tagged "Madurai Malli" тАФ one of India's most famous jasmines. The Ramanathapuram gundumalli strain yields about 7тАУ8 t/ha of flowers. Its bold, round, highly scented buds make it the classic garland and hair jasmine of the south, commanding a premium in the GI trade.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Perennial; warm-season flush
Expected yield
~7тАУ8 t/ha flowers
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Hardy, widely grown traditional type
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Bold, round, intensely fragrant buds тАФ the classic garland/hair jasmine.
- GI-tagged (Madurai Malli), commanding a premium market.
- Hardy, widely grown traditional type (~7тАУ8 t/ha).
Things to consider
- A sambac garland type; for the jasmine-oil industry choose grandiflorum (pitchi) instead.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Tamil Nadu