Cape jasmine
Rubiaceae
- Range
- Mainland Japan(west of Kanto), Shikoku, Kyushu, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, central and southern China, and Indochina
This evergreen shrub grows along forest roads and in bright woodlands. In Japan, it is widely distributed from the Chubu region westward and is also a familiar garden plant. In the Ryukyu Islands, it blooms from April to May, about a month earlier than in mainland Japan. During this time, its fragrance can be detected in many places. Its large white flowers are conspicuous even from afar, gradually turning yellow as they fade.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement