Which Jasmine is it? Star or Royal or both?

I purchased two jasminun a year or more ago.
The first one was from Logee's and it was Jasminum Nitidum, 'Royal Jasmine"
The Second was from TopTropicals and it was Jasminum Nitidum " Star Jasmine"

Both are identical plants and both have identical pink buds. The Star is in bloom now
and this is it.
The Royal buds have not opened yet but I know they will be identical.

How can I find out which it is, or is it called both? I have looked on DG and written to several people who have it . Still not clear.
Any suggestions?

If you look closely at Logee's site, you'll note that "Royal Jasmine" is in double quotes in their listing, not single quotes. This indicates it's a common name not a cultivar name http://www.logees.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R1383-4 . TT's site clearly lists star jasmine as being a common name not a cultivar (and they also list royal jasmine as another common name) http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/garden_catalog/cat.cgi So it sounds to me like you just have two plants that are the straight species J. nitidum, you just bought it from places that used two different common names for it.

Ecrane3, YOU ARE WONDERFUL! THANK YOU SO MUCH. HERE IS A BIG HUG.
FROM AN OLD LADY. jb

Now that I have hugged you, please answer another question. If I propagate these plants, how would I advertise them? Star or Royal?

I never knew about the " and the ' being different. I love learning new things. I do appreciate your help so much. I am too old for all this stuff, but I am having such fun making baby plants and selling them it keeps my young at heart. I do however not want to make errors in naming plants therefore I keep asking questions.

I think you can use whatever common name you like better.. to be sure there's no confusion, I'd also include the botanical name (J. nitidum, which can be in italics if you want to be really correct about nomenclature). :-)

You're very welcome! I'm with critter--I'd always list the scientific name especially if you're selling them. Some people don't care, but the ones that do will know what they're actually getting if you include the Latin name. If you want to list a common name too, I'd consider using angelwing jasmine--that's the name that I've seen most often applied to it. I'd definitely stay away from calling it star jasmine because that's more commonly applied to Trachelospermum jasminoides so there's lots of potential for confusion with that name.

"Angelwing Jasmine" sounds like something that would sell well, also! :-)

Most importantly (Hi, Jill and Liz) how does it smell JB? If I recall the scent wasn't as strong as the Sambac types ie Maid of Orleans or Grand Duke...what has your exp. been?

That's been my experience too--although I know the scent varies depending on climate sometimes. It always smelled pretty, but I had to get my nose closer to it to appreciate vs the sambac's travel better.

The fragrance is very nice but soft and not nearly as strong as Maid of Orleans.
I think it is listed in DG as Jasmine Nitidum as well as Angelwing and Star. As I said, I jsut do not want to mislead anyone if the cuttings I take on this baby grow and I sell them.
I try and use the scientific name on all my cuttings because nothing is more frustrating to me than to buy a plant with no or very little identification. I want people to be able to look them up and enjoy not only the plant but know how to take care of it. Thanks so much to all of you for your help here. I am still not sure what I will call it but I feel I just may call it Jasmine Nitidum.............................and let it go at that. I can't go wrong with that. LOL

I think it's helpful to list both scientific and common names in a description... for selling purposes, I'd put "angelwing jasmine" or "angel wing Jasmine" in the ebay subject line, also.

Jasmine nitidum, commonly known as "Angelwing Jasmine," has a wonderful soft, sweet fragrance...

You have a good point critter, thanks. will do if the cuttings grow. LOL

Another question. angelwing begonia, angelwing jasmine.....please tell me what is the angelwing....are begonias and jasmine related?

With the begonia, "angel wing" refers to the shape of the leaf. There's also "dragon wing" begonia. LOL

Thanks, I confuse easily. : >)