Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jabiluka
ID:
971632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Puttock

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 241 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970970

Common Names

  • Jabiluka Gardenia
  • Jabiluka Cape Jasmine
  • Jabiluka Cape Jessamine

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Description

Gardenia jabiluka (also called Jabiluka Gardenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, lowland forests and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and firebreaks.

Uses & Benefits

Gardenia jabiluka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gardenia jabiluka has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia jabiluka 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 jabiluka

Gardenia jabiluka 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,

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