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.