Gardenia gummifera
Gardenia gummifera, commonly known as the gum gardenia, is a distinctive shrub native to the arid regions of Western Australia. Renowned for its fragrant white blooms and resinous properties, this resilient species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, offering unique medicinal potential and botanical beauty to collectors.
- Scientific name: Gardenia gummifera
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Gardenia gummifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is situated within 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, known scientifically as Gardenia gummifera, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is strictly confined to the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, the species is documented to grow natively in India. Because its habitat is so localized, it does not appear in the wild across other continents. Consequently, understanding its distribution requires focusing specifically on the Indian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gardenia gummifera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cardiac glycosides, Flavonoids, ascorbic acid, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gardenia gummifera has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include A549 cell line, E. coli, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| A549 cell line | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella paratyphi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella flexneri | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |