Gardeniabelongs to the genusGardeniawithin the Rubiaceae family , which is more commonly known as the coffee family . This genus comprehend over 200 species of flowering plants , with the most celebrated beingGardenia jasminoides , commonly mention to asCape Jasmine or Common Gardenia , due to its unattackable , seraphic odour reminiscent of jasmine .
The history of gardenias is intertwined with botanic exploration and horticulture . name after Alexander Garden , a Scots - American plant scientist , gardenias were introduced to Europe in the eighteenth century from their aboriginal part in Asia . They became prized for their beauty and fragrance , lead to all-encompassing cultivation and hybridization . Over time , gardenia have been used not only for cosmetic purposes but also in perfumery and traditional medical specialty , particularly in Asian cultures where they ’ve been valued for their calming property .
Gardeniasare native to the tropic and subtropical regions of Africa , southern Asia , Australasia , and Oceania . Gardenia jasminoides , the species most commonly get , originates from China , Taiwan , and Japan , where it has been cultivated for C for its beauty and perfume . The plant ’s adaptability to fond , humid environments has lead to its spread across alike mood worldwide .
Gardeniasare evergreen plant shrubs or small tree diagram , known for their glossy , benighted unripened leaf and showy , fragrant flowers . The flowers are typically blanched or pale yellow , with petals that can be individual , semi - three-fold , or amply double . They exudate a impregnable , sweet scent , especially at nighttime , which attract nocturnal pollinators like moths . The foliage are coriaceous , add to the plant ’s ornamental value . Gardenias also farm a yellow-bellied - Orange River yield , though it is less commonly seen in cultivation , which contains seeds for multiplication .
With proper care , a gardenia can live for many years , often transcend 15 years . Some well - maintained gardenia can live for several X , continuing to bloom each year provided their environmental need are met , such as sufficient warmth , humidness , and acidic , well - drain soil . The plant ’s longevity is act upon by its ability to adapt and find from periodic environmental stresses .
Gardeniasthrive in USDA Hardiness zone 8 to 11 , where winters are modest , and summer are warm and humid . However , due to multiply for hardihood , some variety can now be grown in zone 7 with auspices from frigid snaps , showcasing the plant ’s adaptability . In cooler zones , gardenia are often get in containers that can be moved indoors during winter or in greenhouses to protect them from rime .
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