Gardenia obtusifolia
Gardenia obtusifolia, commonly known as the Beach Gardenia, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to coastal regions. Renowned for its glossy foliage and fragrant white blooms, this plant thrives in sandy soils. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significant value in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Gardenia obtusifolia
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Gentianales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. It is specifically identified under the genus Gardenia as Gardenia obtusifolia.
| 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 is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this area, its presence is documented throughout the country of Cambodia. It also grows naturally across the territories of Laos and Myanmar. Furthermore, the species can be found flourishing in the tropical environments of Thailand. Finally, its geographical range extends into the lush forests of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gardenia obtusifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,3'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8,4'-pentamethoxyflavone, PMF, compound 2.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,3'-dihydroxy-3,6,7,8,4'-pentamethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PMF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gardenia obtusifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gardenia obtusifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, tumorigenesis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumorigenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |