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Gardenia Jasminoides J.Ellis, Cape Jasmine, 栀子花,


Gardenia
Plant

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Gardenia Jasminoides J.Ellis
Family Name: Rubiaceae
Synonyms: Gardenia Augusta, Gardenia Florida, Gardenia jasminoides var. Fortuneana
Common Name: Cape Jasmine, 栀子花



Description
Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar and Pacific Islands, and Australia. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus and John Ellis after Dr. Alexander Garden, a Scottish-born American naturalist.

Primarily found outdoors in the south and grown for their fragrant flowers and handsome foliage, gardenias (Gardenia augusta/Gardenia jasminoides) are popular ornamental shrubs, which are known for their finicky needs. In fact, in some areas, gardenias require considerable maintenance.

when the gardenia plant is grown outdoors, it generally prefers to be kept in partial shade. Gardenias also prefer moist, but well-drained, acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.