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Golden Gardenia
Gardenia carinata


English Common Name: Golden Gardenia, Kedah Gardenia

Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 大叶黄栀 (Dà yè huángzhī)

Other Local Name: Chempaka Hutan (Malay)

Family Name: Rubiaceae (Coffee Family)

Scientific Name: Gardenia carinata

Synonym: Not known

Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Gentianales‎ > ‎Rubiaceae (Coffee Family)‎ > ‎Gardenia

Origin: Malay Peninsula

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A medium height tree with golden yellow and white flowers.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Johor, Malaysia

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