Gardenia schlechteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonati & Petitm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 652 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971149
Common Names
- Gardenia Schlechteri
- Schlechter Gardenia
- Schlechter's Gardenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gardenia schlechteri (also called Schlechter's 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 schlechteri is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of perfume.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gardenia schlechteri flower is white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gardenia schlechteri 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 schlechteri
Gardenia schlechteri can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
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-88434: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Georges Charles Petitmengin (1881-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petitm.' in the authors string.
Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.