Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
971495

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 98 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970833

Common Names

  • Candida Gardenia
  • Gardenia candida
  • Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia candida (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 candida 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 candida 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 candida is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Gardenia candida

Gardenia candida is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

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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