Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 392 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971172
Common Names
- Gardenia sootepensis
- Gardenia Sootepensis
- Gardenia sootepensis
Description
Gardenia sootepensis (also called 'Cape jasmine', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. 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 sootepensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers, which are used in perfumes and potpourri.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gardenia sootepensis has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers and dark green, glossy leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gardenia sootepensis 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 sootepensis
Gardenia sootepensis 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,