Crape Jasmine (Nandi Battalu) – Single Petal

Important Note: If you are collecting the fruit for its sweet pulp, pluck the fruit only after it is fully ripe and has turned yellow. Do not consume unripe fruit. Also, the plant produces milky latex, so handle the plant and fruit carefully.

Introduction

Bring timeless beauty and traditional charm to your garden with Crape Jasmine (Nandi Battalu) – Single Petal, a graceful flowering shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and elegant, pure-white pinwheel-shaped flowers.

Botanically known as Tabernaemontana divaricata, Crape Jasmine is a tropical evergreen ornamental plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. In Karnataka, it is popularly known as Nandi Battalu, while it is also widely known as Chandni, Pinwheel Flower, East Indian Rosebay and Indian Carnation.

The single-petal form is particularly attractive for its clean, classic five-petaled flowers. The petals twist gracefully into a pinwheel-like shape, creating a simple yet sophisticated appearance against the plant's deep-green, glossy foliage. Its white flowers are pleasantly fragrant, with their fragrance especially noticeable during the evening and night.

Crape Jasmine is an excellent choice for Indian gardens because it combines evergreen foliage, attractive flowers, fragrance and a naturally bushy appearance in one beautiful plant.

Key Features

• Beautiful Single-Petal Flowers: Elegant five-petaled white flowers arranged in a distinctive pinwheel form.

• Fragrant Blooms: The flowers carry a pleasant fragrance that is particularly enjoyable during the evening and night.

• Glossy Evergreen Foliage: Deep-green, shiny leaves provide an attractive backdrop even when the plant is not flowering.

• Traditional Indian Favourite: Commonly grown in Indian home gardens and valued for its ornamental and cultural appeal.

• Long Flowering Potential: Flowers may appear periodically throughout the year under favourable growing conditions.

• Naturally Graceful Growth: Its branching habit creates a full, attractive shrub suitable for prominent garden locations.

• Tropical & Subtropical Friendly: Well suited to warm Indian climates.

• Versatile Garden Plant: Can be used as a specimen plant, flowering shrub, hedge, foundation planting or container-grown ornamental.

Why Crape Jasmine Stands Out

What makes Crape Jasmine special is its combination of simplicity and elegance. Unlike heavily layered flowers that create a dense appearance, the single-petal flowers have a refined, open structure that clearly showcases their characteristic pinwheel shape.

The contrast between snow-white flowers and glossy dark-green foliage gives the plant a premium ornamental appearance. When several flowers open together, they create a beautiful display that looks especially attractive in home gardens, balconies, entrances and landscaped spaces.

Its fragrance adds another dimension to its beauty. The flowers are not only visually appealing but also bring a pleasant floral aroma to the surrounding space, particularly during the cooler evening hours.

Uses & Landscaping Benefits

Home Gardens

A wonderful choice for adding year-round greenery and seasonal floral beauty to home gardens.

Entrance & Pathway Planting

The elegant white flowers and attractive foliage make it suitable for entrances, walkways and garden borders.

Fragrance Gardens

Its fragrant flowers make it an excellent addition to areas where you can enjoy the blooms up close, especially patios and evening seating areas.

Hedges & Borders

Its naturally branching growth makes Crape Jasmine useful for creating attractive green borders and informal flowering screens.

Container Gardening

It can also be grown in suitable containers, making it useful for terraces, balconies, patios and other urban gardening spaces.

Traditional & Cultural Use

Crape Jasmine has a long association with Indian gardens and traditional floral use. Its attractive white flowers are also commonly associated with devotional and pooja settings in India.

Scientific Information

Botanical Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
Family: Apocynaceae
Common Names: Crape Jasmine, Pinwheel Flower, East Indian Rosebay, Indian Carnation, Chandni
Kannada Name: Nandi Battalu / Nandibatlu
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Flower: White, fragrant, five-petaled, pinwheel-shaped
Foliage: Opposite, glossy, dark green leaves
Origin & Distribution: Native to South and Southeast Asian regions and widely cultivated throughout tropical areas.

The plant is characterized by its glossy opposite leaves, fragrant white flowers and milky latex produced when stems or other plant parts are damaged. It can be propagated through stem cuttings.

The Fruit – An Interesting Feature

Crape Jasmine can occasionally produce paired, curved fruit structures containing seeds surrounded by coloured fleshy material. Fruiting is less conspicuous than flowering and may not occur regularly on every plant.

For your specific fruit-use note: pluck the fruit only when it is completely mature and has turned yellow. If the purpose is to enjoy the sweet pulp, avoid harvesting immature fruit.

Important: Crape Jasmine belongs to the Apocynaceae family and produces milky latex. It should not be treated as a conventional edible-fruit plant, and plant parts should not be consumed casually.

Why Buy From Divine Blossoms?

At Divine Blossoms Orchid Boutique, we focus on bringing distinctive and desirable plants to plant lovers who appreciate quality, beauty and variety.

When you choose your Crape Jasmine from Divine Blossoms, you are choosing a plant selected for its ornamental value and appeal to Indian home gardeners. Our collection is curated with plant enthusiasts in mind, making it easier to discover beautiful flowering plants alongside our extensive range of orchids, Hoyas and exotic plants.

Why Choose Divine Blossoms?

• Carefully selected ornamental plants

• Wide collection of rare, exotic and flowering plants

• Plant-focused expertise and experience

• Quality-conscious selection and handling

• Trusted by a growing community of plant lovers

• A dedicated destination for collectors and home gardeners

• Passion for bringing beautiful plants to Indian homes

Add Traditional Beauty to Your Garden

Crape Jasmine – Single Petal (Nandi Battalu) is more than just another flowering shrub. Its pure-white pinwheel flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, pleasant fragrance and traditional Indian appeal make it a beautiful addition to both modern and traditional gardens.

Whether you are creating a fragrant garden, decorating your entrance, adding greenery to your terrace or simply looking for an elegant flowering plant, Crape Jasmine brings a timeless charm that is easy to appreciate.

Bring home the graceful beauty of Nandi Battalu and let its white pinwheel blooms become a beautiful part of your garden.

Important Disclaimers:

• This plant is available for delivery within Bengaluru only.

• Plants are live products and require proper care. We are not responsible for any damage due to improper handling after delivery.

• In case of unavailability of a specific plant, a suitable alternative may be suggested or offered.

• Delivery timelines may vary due to weather conditions or logistical issues.