Synonyms: 

Gardenia arborea Roxb.

Gardenia inermis F.Dietr.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Gentianales

Family: Rubiaceae

Native: Peninsular India

Common Names

English – Gummy Gardenia

Malayalam – സോമനാദി കായം

Description:

Gardenia gummifera is a shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers, and commonly found in dry, tropical regions.

Habitat: Dry deciduous forest and dry scrubland.

Distribution: Peninsular India.

Uses: Traditional medicine.