Synonyms:
Gardenia angustifolia G.Lodd.
Gardenia augusta Merr., nom. superfl.
Systematic Position
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Native: Japan, China and Eastern Himalaya.
Common Names
English – Gardenia, Cape jasmine
Malayalam – പാരിജാതം, ഗന്ധരാജൻ
Description:
Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Cape jasmine, is a shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers.
Habitat: Evergreen shrubs.
Distribution: Tropical Asia.
Uses: Gardenia jasminoides is cultivated for its fragrant flowers, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, and as decorative plants in gardens and landscapes.
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