Pure, unblemished white coloration free from rain spotting or heat browning.
The flowers typically feature small, waxy white petals with a delicate, velvety texture. Buds are often elongated and turn into star-shaped or multi-petaled blooms when fully open. GI Tag Status: Udupi Mallige ujire mallige top
Local stylists and boutiques also utilize the mallige flower as the "top" crowning accessory to complete these traditional and modern clothing ensembles. Sustainable Growth and the Future Pure, unblemished white coloration free from rain spotting
A rich, sweet, intoxicating scent that intensifies as the flower slowly blooms over 24 to 36 hours. GI Tag Status: Udupi Mallige Local stylists and
While the GI-tagged Udupi Mallige (Shankarapura Jasmine) often dominates headlines, the jasmine grown in and around Ujire has carved out its own elite reputation. Several factors contribute to its premium status:
" is a town in Karnataka and "Mallige" is the Kannada word for jasmine.
The Udupi Mallige variety originally came to prominence in the Shankarapura region of the Udupi district. Cultivation of this specific jasmine can be traced back to the 1930s. Over the years, due to its massive demand and compatibility with the coastal climate, the cultivation spread southwards into the Dakshina Kannada district, specifically into areas surrounding Ujire. The Ujire Mallige Top refers specifically to the of this Udupi variety that is cultivated in the Ujire micro-region.