Scientific Name: Gardenia augusta
Date Collected: April 23rd, 2011
Location: Tecamac, State of Mexico. Front Yard.
Habitat: Lives in warm and humid areas with light shade. Also thrives in neutral to slightly acidic soil.
Nativity: Is native to China and South Asia.
Special Notes: Gardenia augusta is used a lot for fragance purposes due to the white flowers having a very strong fragrance. Some species are even used to fragrance tea, and heal influenza and colds in modern Chinese herbalism.
Resources: http://www.igarden.com.au/plant-type.jsp?t=Gardenia&q=Plant
http://www.gardenguides.com/137887-information-gardenia-jasminoides-flower.html
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1866621.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardenia_jasminoides
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