Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buffalina
ID:
971486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 708 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970824

Common Names

  • Buffalina Gardenia
  • Gardenia buffalina
  • Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia buffalina (also called 'Cape jasmine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. Its fragrant white flowers have yellow centers and are up to 5 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Gardenia buffalina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gardenia buffalina flower is white with a yellow center and has a sweet, fragrant smell. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia buffalina 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 buffalina

Gardenia buffalina is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

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,

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