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Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (山黃梔)

Introduction

Scientific Name:Gardenia jasminoides Ellis
FamilyRubiaceae
life formEvergreen tree or shurb

 
Habitats and Distribution
Distributed in China, Japan, to Vietnam. Taiwan, distributed in broad-leaved forests at low to medium elevations throughout the island.
 
Life form
Leaves
Leaves opposite, elliptical to oblong,b9.5-14.7 cm long, without vesture.
 
Flower
Solitary, terminal or axillary; flower white, with fragrance.
Fruit
Capsules; blue-green, reddish-orange at maturity.
 

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