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Gardenia volkensii

by Johan Wentzel

Gardenia volkensii
Common Name
Bushveld gardenia
Plant Type
Shrub
Gardenia volkensii is a large shrub with interesting, rigid, branching patterns and shiny, bright green leaves. Flowers are very aromatic. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and protect from frost when young.
Plant Description

Gardenia volkensii is a  large shrub with interesting, rigid, branching patterns and shiny, bright green leaves. The large, white, sweetly scented, flowers are borne in profusion from July to Oct. The ribbed egg-shaped fruit are an added attraction to this beautiful small tree.

Plant in full sun or semi-shade and protect from frost when young. It is very water wise.

Fruit are eaten by monkeys, baboons, elephants and large antelope. Leaves are browsed by game, e.g. giraffe, kudu and impala.

Used medicinally as a cure for intestinal worms. Infusions of the fruit and roots are used to induce vomiting. The ash of burnt roots is rubbed into the chest to treat pneumonia, while headaches are treated by dripping an extract into the eyes or by placing a cold compress on the forehead. For earache an extract is dripped into the ear.

Landscape uses of Gardenia volkensii

The slow growth and masses of fragrant white flowers of Gardenia volkensii makes it ideal for a small garden. It also grows well in a container on the patio adding interest for a very long period. It also makes a beautiful bonsai plant. Some people also use it as a Christmas tree.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bosveld katjiepiering
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Bushveld
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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