Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
971506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 256 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970844

Common Names

  • Chevalieri Gardenia
  • Gardenia chevalieri
  • Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia chevalieri (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 chevalieri is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used as an ornamental plant. It has a sweet, fragrant scent and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used to make tea and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gardenia chevalieri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia chevalieri is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Gardenia chevalieri

Gardenia chevalieri is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi.

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,