Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
971722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 73: t. 4343 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971060

Common Names

  • Gardenia Nitida
  • Nitida Gardenia
  • Gardenia Nitida Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia nitida (also called Shiny Gardenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with white flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas, from sea level to an elevation of 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Gardenia nitida 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 nitida is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia nitida can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, the seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. To propagate from cuttings, semi-woody stems should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Gardenia nitida

Gardenia nitida is native to tropical regions of Asia, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

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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