Description
Gardenia gummifera (also called Gummifera Gardenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gardenia gummifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make tea and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardenia gummifera has white, fragrant flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.