Chinese Cape Jasmine
Chinese Cape Jasmine Plant Attributes
Chinese Name: Chinese Cape Jasmine,Alias: Gardenia, Yellow GardeniaLatin Name: Gardenia jasminoidesFamily and Genus: Rubiaceae, Gardenia genusDistribution: ChinaChinese Cape Jasmine Plant Introduction
Also known as Gardenia or Yellow Gardenia, Chinese Cape Jasmine is native to China. It thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of sunlight, is somewhat cold-tolerant, can tolerate partial shade, dislikes waterlogging, and requires loose, fertile, acidic sandy loam soil. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family and Gardenia genus. It is an evergreen shrub with green branches, opposite leaves that are leathery and oblong, and have a glossy finish. The flowers grow in the axils, have short peduncles, and are fleshy. The fruits are ovoid to oblong, with 5-9 winged vertical ridges, one chamber; there are many seeds embedded in the fleshy placenta. It flowers from May to July, with beautiful flowers, leaves, and fruits, and the flowers are fragrant. The roots, leaves, and fruits can all be used as medicine, with the effects of clearing heat, removing烦恼, diuretic, and detoxifying. The phrase for Chinese Cape Jasmine is "eternal love, lifelong waiting and joy." According to legend, the meaning of Chinese Cape Jasmine's flowers is the waiting for love.
Chinese Cape Jasmine Picture Collection
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