Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
971825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 2: 122 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971163

Common Names

  • Gardenia Similis
  • Similar Gardenia
  • Similar-Leaved Gardenia

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Description

Gardenia similis (also called 'Cape jasmine', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Gardenia similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gardenia similis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardenia similis is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds, although the latter is not always reliable.

Where to Find Gardenia similis

Gardenia similis 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,

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