Differences between Jasmine and Gardenia
The editor explains the differences between Jasmine and Gardenia in terms of green plants and flowers, followed by a detailed introduction.
1. Different varieties: Jasmine belongs to the Oleaceae family, Jasminum genus, while Gardenia belongs to the Rubiaceae family, Gardenia genus. 2. Different flowers: Jasmine has corymbose terminal flowers, while Gardenia has solitary terminal flowers. 3. Different leaves: Jasmine leaves are round, while Gardenia leaves are oblong-lanceolate. 4. Different fruits: Jasmine fruits are spherical, while Gardenia fruits are ovoid.
Differences between Jasmine and Gardenia
1. -- Different varieties --
Jasmine is a straight or twining shrub of the Oleaceae family, Jasminum genus, with a plant height of 3 meters. It is native to India, southern China, and various parts of the world. It prefers a humid and warm environment and is not frost-resistant. It is prone to frost damage when the temperature drops below 3 degrees Celsius in winter. Gardenia is an evergreen shrub of the Rubiaceae family, Gardenia genus, which prefers moisture, is cold-resistant, and semi-shady tolerant.
2. -- Different flowers --
Jasmine flowers are corymbose terminal, with pedicels 1 to 4.5 cm long, pubescent, small bracts锥-shaped, glabrous or sparsely pubescent sepals, linear lobes, white corollas, and blooming period from May to August. Gardenia usually has solitary terminal flowers, with pedicels 3 to 5 mm long, a campanulate calyx with longitudinal ridges, white or creamy yellow corollas, and a blooming period from May to June.
3. -- Different leaves --
Jasmine leaves are opposite, round, elliptical, or obovate, with rounded ends, slightly cordate bases, prominent fine veins, 2 to 6 mm long petioles, pubescent, and articulate. Gardenia young leaves are pubescent, opposite, various in shape, including oblong-lanceolate and elliptical, with acuminate tops, short acuminate bases, glabrous on both sides, and petioles 0.2 to 1 cm long.
4. -- Different fruits --
Jasmine fruits are spherical, small, about 1 cm in diameter, purplish-black, and the fruiting period is from July to September. Gardenia fruits are ovoid, subglobose, elliptical, or oblong, yellow or orange-red in color, 1.2 to 2 cm in diameter, with winged longitudinal ridges, persistent sepals 4 cm long at the top, and the fruiting period is from May to the following February.
The above introduction to the differences between Jasmine and Gardenia is hoped to bring some floral knowledge to flower enthusiasts.