Category:Stephanotis

Steph`a*no"tis, n. Etym: [nl., fr. Gr.

1. (bot.)

Defn: a genus of climbing asclepiadaceous shrubs, of madagascar, Malaya, etc. They have fleshy or coriaceous opposite leaves, and Large white waxy flowers in cymes.

2. A perfume said to be prepared from the flowers of stephanotis Floribunda.