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Gardenia carinata
| Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
| Common Name: | Golden Gardenia, Kedah Gardenia, Cempaka Hutan, Chempaka Utan, Randa, 大叶黄栀 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree growing up to 15 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are elliptic to obovate with entire leaf margin and prominent venation. Leaf underside is hairy. |
| Flowers | Fragrant flowers are shaped like pinwheels. They are initially white, but turn yellow and then orange over the course of 2-3 days. Calyx tube is five-lobed, middle marked with 5 strong keels. |
| Fruit | Round fruits have about 5 distinct, evenly spaced ridges that run longitudinally. Fruits are yellowish green and later turn brown-black when dry. |
| Habitat | Occurs in lowland and hill forests. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Attenuate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden, Orange |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Flower Size | 11.4 cm |
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Others
| Master ID | 1639 |
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| Species ID | 2932 |
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