Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
971660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 294 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970998

Common Names

  • Latifolia Gardenia
  • Latifolia Cape Jasmine
  • Latifolia Cape Jessamine

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Description

Gardenia latifolia (also called Broad-leaved 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 latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gardenia latifolia is white and fragrant, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia latifolia is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gardenia latifolia

Gardenia latifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

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-88291: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.