Plant safety for cats
Is raat ki rani (रात की रानी) safe for cats?
?Not assessedNot assessed for cats — here's what we know
Raat ki rani (Cestrum nocturnum) hasn't been assessed for cats — it isn't on ASPCA's list and no cat data were found. It is unrelated to jasmine, and to the brunfelsia that ASPCA calls 'lady-of-the-night', which is toxic.
Why not assessed: Not on ASPCA's cat list; no cat data were found.
- Name
- Raat ki ranialso Night-blooming jasmine, Cestrum
- Hindi
- रात की रानी
- Botanical name
- Cestrum nocturnum · Solanaceae
The evidence
Not assessed for cats — here's what we know. Not assessed is not the same as safe — and not proof of danger either.
How to recognise it
- Shrub with glossy, narrow leaves
- Clusters of small greenish-white tubular flowers
- A strong scent at night
Look-alikes and name traps
Not a jasmine (real mogra is non-toxic) and not brunfelsia ('lady-of-the-night' on ASPCA, toxic).
What to do
No vet database has assessed it for cats — so there is no verdict either way.
- A nibble is not known to be dangerous. If your cat ate a lot, or seems unwell, call your vet and take the plant or a photo.
- Don't make your cat vomit at home unless a vet tells you to.
Where Indian cats meet it
Garden hedges and courtyards, grown for its night scent.
Sources
- ASPCA: Plants toxic and non-toxic to cats (full list)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Brunfelsia ('lady-of-the-night')
Facts last checked
General information for cat parents, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. The facts come from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, International Cat Care, the Merck Veterinary Manual and the other sources listed on every page — and we say so when the evidence comes from dogs or people. If your cat may have eaten something harmful, call your vet.
