Gardenia is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years. It belongs to the genus Gardenia in the Rubiaceae family. Gardenias are known for their beautiful flowers, unique fragrances, and wide range of applications. Its flowers are usually white or yellow, and sometimes also reddish or yellowish. Gardenia has a unique and long-lasting fragrance and is often used to make spices or perfumes. Gardenias have a wide range of applications in gardens, courtyards, and parks, and can also be grown as potted plants. Gardenia is a common garden ornamental and medicinal plant, island gardenia is just a classification of gardenia, there are many varieties of gardenia, today we will compare the following island gardenia and gardenia difference, in order to better distinguish. They differ in the following ways:
1. Different places of origin: Gardenia is native to Hunan, China, and is cultivated in most parts of the country, concentrated in most areas of East China, Southwest China, and Central South ChinaThe origin of island gardenia is Nankun Mountain, Huizhou, which is located on the island, so it is called island gardenia, which is mainly distributed on the islands along the coast of China.
2. Morphological characteristics: Island gardenia and gardenia have great differences in plant morphology. The leaves of gardenias are oval or oblong, leathery and shiny, with a whole margin. Its flowers are solitary at the tips of branches or leaf axils and are usually white or yellow, sometimes also reddish or yellowish. Gardenias usually have six petals and are shaped a bit like an inverted bell. The fruit of the gardenia is oval or nearly spherical and black when ripe. The seeds of gardenias are flat, brown or black. Island gardenias are shrubs with a low plant height, generally no more than 15 m;The common gardenia has a more pronounced tree-shaped character, reaching a height of 4-5 meters.
3. Flower form: There are obvious morphological differences between the flowers of island gardenia and gardenia. Island gardenias generally have smaller flowers with narrower petals and a pale yellow colorWild gardenias are larger, with wider petals and brighter flower colors that tend to be white.
4. Growing environment: Island gardenia and gardenia grow in different environments. Island gardenias prefer warm and humid island environments, and are generally only distributed in Hainan, Taiwan, Xiamen and other placesGardenias, on the other hand, are more suitable for growing in moist soils and are generally found in mountains, valleys, hills, etc.
In addition to the above differences, the uses of the two gardenias are also slightly different. Island gardenias are more commonly used for landscaping and ornamental and have important economic and ecological valueGardenia is often used as a Chinese medicinal material, with high medicinal value, the fruit and leaves of gardenia can be used in medicine, with the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain. The petals of gardenia can be used to make flower tea, which has the effect of refreshing the mind, clearing the liver and brightening the purpose. Gardenia can also be used to make beauty products, which have antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-aging effects.
In conclusion, gardenia is a beautiful, unique, and versatile flower plant. It impresses with its flowers, aroma, growing environment and field of application. If you haven't planted gardenias yet, try it now!I'm sure you'll be captivated by its beauty and uniqueness.