Kedah gardenia
Gardenia carinata
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and hairy underneath. The flowers are like pinwheels and are white but turn yellow. The fruit are round with 5 distinct ridges.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed.
Its other names
Local names
Chempaka tanjong, Mentiong kedah, Rak na, Ranai, Randa, Rattana