Gardenia or Cape Jasmine — ดอกพุดจีบ (dok phut chip) — Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis
Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis, commonly known as the gardenia or cape jasmine, is a flowering shrub in the coffee family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Vietnam, but has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions around the world. The gardenia is a popular garden plant, valued for its fragrant white flowers and glossy evergreen leaves.
The gardenia is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall. The leaves are opposite, ovate to elliptic, and glossy green. The flowers are large, white, and fragrant, and bloom in spring and summer. The fruits are small, round, and yellow-orange when ripe.
The gardenia is a rewarding plant to grow. Its fragrant flowers and glossy leaves make it a beautiful addition to any garden.