Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyriformis
ID:
971774

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 409 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971112

Common Names

  • Gardenia Pyriformis
  • Pyriform Gardenia
  • Pear-Shaped Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia pyriformis (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 pyriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gardenia pyriformis sub. keartlandii (Tate) Puttock
Gardenia pyriformis sub. pyriformis
Gardenia pyriformis sub. orientalis Puttock

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gardenia pyriformis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia pyriformis is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Gardenia pyriformis

Gardenia pyriformis can be found in tropical Africa, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

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-88397: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.