Gardenia archboldiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 202 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970801
Common Names
- Archbold Gardenia
- Gardenia archboldiana
- Gardenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gardenia archboldiana (also called Archbold's Gardenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gardenia archboldiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gardenia archboldiana flower has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gardenia archboldiana can be propagated by division or cuttings. Plant divisions should be taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Gardenia archboldiana
Gardenia archboldiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Gardenia genus
Gardenia kamialiensis, Gardenia beamanii, Gardenia chanii, Gardenia epiphytica, Gardenia oudiepe, Gardenia subcarinata, Gardenia vulcanica, Gardenia ornata, Gardenia actinocarpa, Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia angkorensis, Gardenia annamensis, Gardenia aqualla, Gardenia archboldiana, Gardenia aubryi, Gardenia barnesii, Gardenia boninensis, Gardenia brachythamnus, Gardenia brighamii, Gardenia buffalina, Gardenia cambodiana, Gardenia candida, Gardenia carinata, Gardenia carstensensis, Gardenia chevalieri, Gardenia clemensiae, Gardenia collinsae, Gardenia cornuta, Gardenia coronaria, Gardenia costulata, Gardenia crameri, Gardenia cuneata, Gardenia dacryoides, Gardenia elata, Gardenia erubescens, Gardenia esculenta, Gardenia ewartii, Gardenia faucicola, Gardenia fiorii, Gardenia flava, Gardenia fosbergii, Gardenia fucata, Gardenia fusca, Gardenia gardneri, Gardenia gjellerupii, Gardenia gordonii, Gardenia grievei, Gardenia griffithii, Gardenia gummifera, Gardenia hageniana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-88108: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.