Wenlock gardenia
Kailarsenia ochreata

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-6 m tall. The leaf blades are 8-25 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit are oval and 4-5 cm long by 3-4 cm wide.

There are about 200 Gardenia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in coastal central Queensland in Australia from sea level to 400 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gardenia ochreata F. Muell.; Gardenia kershawii F. M. Bailey; Gardenia macgillivraei Benth.;