Common Name: Gardenia, Cape Jasmine, Cape Jessamine Chinese Name / 中文名: 栀子 (Zhī zi) Other Local Name: Bunga Cina Susun (Malaysia) Family Name: Rubiaceae Scientific Name: Gardenia jasminoide Synonym: Gardenia angusta, Gardenia angustifolia, Gardenia florida, Gardenia grandiflora, Gardenia longisepala, Gardenia maruba, Gardenia pictorum, Gardenia radicans, Genipa florida, Genipa grandiflora, Genipa radicans, Jasminum capense Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Gentianales > Rubiaceae (Coffee Family) > Gardenia Origin: Japan, Taiwan and China Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A shrub with greyish bark, dark green shiny evergreen leaves with prominent veins and white fragrant flowers. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and lots of watering. Images Location: Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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