Haryana Forest Flora
A Comprehensive Database of Ligneous Plants of Haryana (India)
Designed & Developed by Bioinformatics Centre,Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Complete Taxonomic details of Species:
Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis 

Family: Rubiaceae Genus: Gardenia Species:
Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis 
( गंधराज , गुलचंद )

Habit

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Bark

Synonym Gardenia angustifolia Lodd., Gardenia grandiflora Lour. Flower Color White
Common Name Gandhraj, gulchand Flower Type Solitary
English / Trade Name Gardenia, Cape jasmine Flowering Period April-June
Vernacular /Local Name Gandhraj, gulchand Fruiting Period July-Sept
Altitude Up to 1000 m Fruit Type Capsule
Habit Shrub Fruit Details A capsule, oval, fleshy , orange
Habitat Widely used in gardens in warm temperate and subtropical climates, and as a houseplant in temperate regions. Bark Type Rugged
Distribution Native to Japan, China and India. Bark Details Typically multitrunked or clumping stems
Distribution in Haryana Morni-Pinjore, Yamuna Nagar Origin Native
    Leaf Type Simple
    Leaf Arrangement Whorled (leaves in groups of 3 or more along stem)
    Leaf Shape Ovate
Description of Species Evergreen shrub, up to 2 m tall. Leaves ovate,elliptic or elliptic-oblong, glabrous, acuminate, entire; interpetiolar stipules fused to form a sheath, acute. Flowers terminal and solitary, white or creamy white, fragrant. Pedicel 6-8 mm, long winged. Calyx-tube winged, 6-lobed, persistent. Corolla-tube glabrous; 6-lobed, lobes fleshy, waxy. Stamens 6, exserted. Fruit ovoid or elliptic, winged in six ridges. Leaf Details Leaves ovate,elliptic or elliptic-oblong, glabrous, acuminate, entire; interpetiolar stipules fused to form a sheath, acute.
 

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