| Mysore jasmine | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Mysore Mallige (Jasminum trifoloiatum) | |
| Alternative names | Mysore Mallige |
| Type | Jasminum grandiflorum |
| Area | Mysore district |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2005 |
| Official website | http://ipindia.nic.in |
| Udupi jasmine | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Udupi Mallige (Jasminum grandiflorum) | |
| Alternative names | Udupi Mallige |
| Type | Jasminum sambac |
| Area | udupi district |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2005 |
| Official website | http://ipindia.nic.in |
Jasmine is considered the queen of flowers and is called the "Belle of India" or the "Queen of fragrance" as it is exquisitely scented to soothe and refresh. In different parts of India it is called by different names—Mogra, Motia, Chameli, Malli puvvu, Jaati, Mulla, Mallige, Juhi, Mogra or Moonlight in the grove. It is reported that there are 300 varieties of jasmine. It is also stated that jasmine crossed the seas—from Asia to Europe, landing first along the Mediterranean Sea, conquering Greece and Turkey, reaching Western Europe through Spain, then France and Italy and finally landing in England in the latter part of the 17th century. (By the 18th century, jasmine scented gloves became popular in Britain).
Several species of jasmine are grown in Karnataka. Mysore Mallige Botanical name: Jasminum trifoliatum L.) of the family Oleaceae is the most popular among the three varieties of Jasmine endemic to Karnataka; the other two varieties being the Hadagali Mallige (Jasminum azoricum Vahl) and Udupi Mallige (Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton).[1] Famed worldwide for their fragrance, all the three flower varieties have been patented and registered under Intellectual Property Right.[2]
- ^ Information brochure on the three varieties of mallige (jasmine) distributed by Karnataka State Horticulture department for the benefit of farmers
- ^ "Mysore, Udupi, Hadagali Mallige flowers patented". www.oneindia.com.