Details of Genus: Gardenia
ID: 1539
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Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Rubiaceae
Family ja: アカネ
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Distribution en:
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.
Cultivation en:
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:
Comment ja: クチナシ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Rubiaceae | アカネ科 | Show |