Abstract: Jasminum is by far the largest genus in the Oleaceac, which is composed of over 200 species, nearly a quarter of which is found in China. In China the genus grows mainly in south and southwest. The northern limit of its range extends to Lat. 35°30'N. , the vertical distribution from nearly sea level to 4000malt. About 90 species had been recorded in China, as a result of the latest review of chinese Jasminum, there remain 46 species, among which 2 new to China. Key to the genera of chinese Jasminum is provided in this paper. Also the taxonomy of the sections is discussed.