🌸 Important GI Jasmine Varieties

• Karnataka has three important traditional jasmine varieties:
  • Mysore Mallige
  • Hadagali Mallige
  • Udupi Mallige
• These varieties are famous for their fragrance and have GI protection.

1. Mysore Mallige

• Region: Mysore and parts of Srirangapatna, Mandya.
• Associated with Mysore city and historically patronized by the Wodeyars.
• Botanical name: The source identifies it as Jasminum trifoliatum in the main description.
• Soil: Sandy loam with comparatively high pH.
• Climate: Dry and warm weather with low humidity.
• Flowering: March–April to June–July.
• Peak flowering: April–May.
• Essential oil: 0.24–0.42%.
• Used in perfumery, cosmetics, incense, aromatherapy and Ayurveda.
• GI registered: 2005.

2. Hadagali Mallige

• Region: Hoovina Hadagali, Vijayanagara district.
• Also known locally as “Vasane Mallige” = fragrant jasmine.
• Known for rich fragrance and good shelf life.
• Historically, flowers were sent to Hampi for worship of Lord Virupaksheshwara.
• Soil: Sandy red soil.
• Climate: Dry weather with good water supply.
• Propagation: Mainly by cuttings.
• Planting: July–August, with onset of monsoon.
• Flowering season: About 6 months.
• Essential oil recovery: 0.24–0.42%.
• Flowers are used for essential oil extraction.
• GI approved: September 2007 along with the other two jasmine varieties.

3. Udupi Mallige / Bhatkal Mallige

• Botanical name: Jasminum sambac.
• Cultivation of Bhatkal Mallige began in Bhatkal and Shankarapura about 100 years ago.
• Major areas:
  • Udupi
  • Dakshina Kannada
  • Uttara Kannada
• Considered economically viable among the three varieties.
• High demand in Mumbai and coastal regions.
• Soil: Laterite soil.
• Climate: High humidity and heavy rainfall.
• Annual rainfall: 2,500–3,000 mm or more.
• Propagation: Mainly by cuttings.
• Planting: August–September.
• GI registered: 2005 according to the table in the source.

🌿 Uses of Jasmine

• Used for garlands.
• Important for weddings and auspicious occasions.
• Used in temple worship.
• Flowers are worn in women’s hair.
• Used for essential oil production.
• Important applications:
  • Perfumery
  • Cosmetics
  • Incense
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurveda
• Jasmine flowers and products have export potential.

🧪 Essential Oil Facts

• Average essential oil recovery: 0.24–0.42%.
• Concrete yield: about 22 kg/ha.
• Absolute yield is about 50% of the concrete production.
• Important aromatic constituents include:
  • Indole
  • Jasmone
  • Benzyl acetate
  • Benzyl benzoate
  • Methyl anthranilate
  • Linalool
  • Geraniol

⭐ Exam Quick Revision

• Mysore Mallige → Mysore → Sandy loam → Dry & warm → March–July
• Hadagali Mallige → Vijayanagara → Sandy red soil → Cuttings → July–August
• Udupi/Bhatkal Mallige → Coastal Karnataka → Laterite soil → Heavy rainfall
• Mysore Mallige GI → 2005
• Udupi Mallige GI → 2005
• Three jasmine varieties GI approval → September 2007
• Essential oil → 0.24–0.42%
• Main uses → Perfume + Cosmetics + Incense + Aromatherapy + Ayurveda