Gardenia thailandica
Gardenia thailandica, commonly known as the Thai Gardenia, is an exquisite evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. Native to Southeast Asia, this ornamental plant is celebrated in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, often used to soothe inflammation and support digestive health through its potent botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Gardenia thailandica
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Gardenia thailandica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianaales. Ultimately, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and 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 thailandica, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to the Indo-China region. Within this broad area, the species is specifically documented as being native to Thailand. Because its range is so concentrated, it is considered an important regional component of the local flora. Understanding this limited occurrence is essential for the conservation of the species in its native environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gardenia thailandica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin-7-glucoside, chlorogenic acid, quercetin-3-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |