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Gardenia thunbergia

Gardenia thunbergia
Gardenia thunbergia
Gardenia thunbergia

Common names: white gardenia (English). 
Botanical name: Gardenia thunbergia

The white gardenia, Gardenia thunbergia, is an attractive shrub or small tree with showy, fragrant white flowers and decorative grey fruits. Traditionally used to treat skin diseases, fevers, and gallbladder issues, gardenia roots contain compounds with antimicrobial potential. Slow growing but easy to cultivate, it thrives in sun or semi-shade with ample moisture and organic matter. Add to mixed borders, near water features, or grow as a container plant. Propagate from seeds, cuttings, or truncheons.

Uses & Benefits: aromatic, medicine, pot plant

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Family: Rubiaceae
Type: shrub
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