Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
971618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Horne ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 362 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970956

Common Names

  • Hillii Gardenia
  • Hillii Cape Jasmine
  • Hillii Cape Jessamine

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Description

Gardenia hillii (also called Hill's 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 hillii 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 hillii has white, fragrant flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia hillii 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 hillii

Gardenia hillii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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-88252: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John Horne (1835-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Horne' in the authors string.