Jasmine is an ornamental plant that can be planted in the yard or in pots and placed in the house. Jasmine is a long-lived, erect-trunked shrub from the olive family (Oleaceae). There are about 200 species of jasmine plants that live in tropical and warm climates. To grow this plant yourself is quite easy. Although accustomed to living in a warm or even hot tropical climate, jasmine can also be placed indoors to scent the whole house.