Jasminum sambac (syn. Nyctanthes sambac) is a species of jasmine native to southern Asia, in Inia, Philippines, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Common names include Arabian Jasmine, Mogra (Hindi and Marathi), Mallikā (Sanskrit), Kampupot, Melati (Malay and Indonesian Language), Sampaguita (Filipino), Mallepuvvu (Telugu), Mallipu (Tamil), Mallige (Kannada) and Motia (Urdu).