[Overview]
An evergreen shrub 1–3 m tall.
Young branches have fine hairs.
The leaves are opposite and trifoliate, 10–20 cm long, with leaflets 3–8 cm long and 0.5–3.5 cm wide.
The leaves have glandular dots and are fragrant when rubbed.
Corymbs arise at the branch tips and leaf axils, bearing 3–6 flowers.
The flowers are 3–4 cm across, white, and fragrant.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by cuttings.
It prefers sunny, well-drained soil.
Bring it indoors to a sunny spot in winter, though it can also overwinter outdoors in regions without frost.
Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
In spring and autumn, place slow-release chemical fertilizer on the soil.
There are no particular pests or diseases.