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Gardenia tubifera

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Gardenia tubifera
Gardenia tubifera flower in bloom
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Gardenia
Species:
G. tubifera
Binomial name
Gardenia tubifera

Gardenia tubifera, also called golden gardenia, is a species of flowering small tree in the family Rubiaceae, native to Asia. It is a small tree, growing to a height of 2–4 m (6–12 ft) high with a spread of 1–2 m (3–6 ft). It prefers tropical conditions and will not tolerate temperatures below freezing.

Varieties

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  • Gardenia tubifera var. kula[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Golden Gardenia (Gardenia tubifera var. kula) (National Gardening Association)". garden.org. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
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