Flowers Gardenia Pictures

Gardenia is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania Gardenia is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania. Gardenia is named after Dr. Alexander Garden, a well-known Scottish-born American naturalist. Cape Jasmine is a species of gardenia that is raised in China for its fruit containing yellow dye. Some of the species are used for extracting gum from its bark. In South Africa, the plants are extensively used for obtaining strong hardwood.