Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemulosa
ID:
971779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 2(2): 192 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971117

Common Names

  • Gardenia Racemulosa
  • Clustered Gardenia
  • Racemose Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia racemulosa (also called White Gardenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family, native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gardenia racemulosa is white and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia racemulosa 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 racemulosa

Gardenia racemulosa can be found in tropical Africa, including Benin, Togo, and Ghana.

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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