Habitat:   

Native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. Grows in tropical and subtropical regions. Prefers humid, warm climates with temperatures between 15°C–30°C.Thrives in well-drained, acidic soils rich in organic matter. Found in forests, riverbanks, and cultivated gardens as an ornamental plant.

Flowering:

Flowering Season: Mainly in late spring to summer, but may bloom year-round in warm climates. Flower Type: Large, white, waxy, and fragrant solitary or clustered flowers. 

Fruiting:  

Fruit Type A berry. Seeds Contains several seeds inside the fruit. Fruit Development Follows flowering and typically ripens in late summer to fall. Edibility The fruit is not commonly consumed due to its bitterness, but is sometimes used in traditional medicine.

Climatic Conditions:

 Temperature: Prefers warm, subtropical to tropical climates. Optimal range is between 18°C to 30°C.Humidity: Thrives in high humidity (60% and above). Rainfall: Requires moderate to high rainfall (about 1000–1500 mm annually.

Seed Propagation:

 The seeds should be soaked for 24 hours, sown in acidic soil, kept warm and humid, and will germinate in 2–4 weeks.

Part used:

Fruits-  Used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, sedative, and liver-protective properties.

Flowers – Used in perfumes, teas, and traditional remedies.

Leaves – Sometimes used in herbal medicine.