Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Gardenia [1539]

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Family: Rubiaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 200 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from open woodland or savannah in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. They are grown for their attractive foliage and fragrant, showy flowers. The opposite or whorled leaves are simple and leathery. The terminal or axillary, tubular to funnel-shaped flowers each have 5-12 spreading petal lobes, and are solitary or borne in few-flowered cymes. In cold climates, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a shrub border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Take greenwood cuttings in late spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

pests_en: Whiteflies, stem and root mealybugs, and grey mould (Botrytis) may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: クチナシ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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