Gardenia pterocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 339 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971105
Common Names
- Gardenia Pterocalyx
- Pterocalyx Gardenia
- Pterocalyx Cape Jasmine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gardenia pterocalyx (also called 'Cape jasmine', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gardenia pterocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gardenia pterocalyx is white with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 3 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gardenia pterocalyx is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m (26 ft). It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by air layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It needs regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Gardenia pterocalyx
Gardenia pterocalyx can be found in tropical Africa, including Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Liberia.
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-88390: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.