Gardenia beamanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.W.Low
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 64: 27 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808709
Common Names
- Gardenia beamanii
- Beaman's Gardenia
- Beaman's Cape Jasmine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gardenia beamanii (also called Beaman's Gardenia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gardenia beamanii is a perennial plant with white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardenia beamanii has white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gardenia beamanii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best to take cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Gardenia beamanii
Gardenia beamanii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist forests, as well as in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Gardenia beamanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gardenia beamanii?
Gardenia beamanii
What is the family of Gardenia beamanii?
Rubiaceae
What is the habitat of Gardenia beamanii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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-346949: Based on the initial data import
Yee Wen Low (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Low' in the authors string.