Gardenia — 15 species
Botanical species in the genus Gardenia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Gardenia gummifera
Gardenia gummifera
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the hot, dry plains of central India, experiencing a monsoon and a very hot and dry season.
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Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia jasminoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Originally a species from warm temperate climates, in tropical areas it grows well, at elevations from 400 - 1,200 metres. It flowers poorly or not at all in tropical lowland areas. Prefers an acidic soil rich in organic matter.
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Gardenia nitida
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Within its native range, Gardenia nitida is more prolific in areas where the mean annual rainfall is less than 1,500mm. The fragrant flowers only last for a day, opening white and turning yellow. This small tree or shrub is commonly planted in villages in Africa, particularly in Ghana, where it is seen as sacred.
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Gardenia taitensis
Gardenia taitensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Plants are relatively salt-tolerant. The flowers are strongly perfumed. The plant is the national flower of the Cook Islands and Tahiti.
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Gardenia ternifolia
Gardenia ternifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
The plant grows wild on poor, rocky or bouldery soils; compacted soils; sands and laterite crusts. Plants often grow in areas where the soil is seasonally inundated.
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Gardenia thunbergia
Gardenia thunbergia
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropics to the tropics, growing in areas with seasonal rainfall. Mature plants can tolerate temperatures down to -1°c, although young plants will require protection from frost An easily grown plant, growing best in sun or semi-shade. Prefers a slightly acid, light, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter added and regular deep watering.
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