Gardenia coronaria
Gardenia coronaia, commonly known as the Crown Gardenia, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub prized for its striking, waxy white blooms. Native to tropical regions, this ornamental plant is valued both for its aesthetic beauty and its traditional medicinal uses, often utilized in various cultures to treat skin ailments and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Gardenia coronaria
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gardenia coronaria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and is categorized under the genus Gardenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gardenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Bangladesh and India. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically encompassing the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Cambodia. Finally, its geographical presence includes the territories of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |