Bunga-bunga harum Malaysia
(Fragrant flowers of Malaysia)

Nama (Malay Name) Bunga Cina
= Kaca Piring
Keluarga (Family) RUBIACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 10 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) Cape Jasmine
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok bunga renek yang berasal dari selatan China. Bunganya putih, berbau wangi, terutamanya semasa kuntum yang sedang berkembang. Bunganya tahan dan pokoknya mudah untuk ditanam. Boleh ditanam dengan keratan batang, dan tidak perlu jagaan rapi apabila sudah naik.

A flowering shrub that originated from Southern China. The flowers are white, scented, expecially when the flower buds are opening. The flowers are lasting and the plant easy to maintain. Thay can be planted by stem cuttings and do not need much care when established.

Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Bunga-bungaan Malaysia; Ismail Saidin; (1993); Dewan Bahasa &
            Pustaka; Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 85
2.       Wayside Trees of Malaya Vol 1 & 2; EJH Corner; (1940, 1952);
            Government Printer; Singapore. - mukasurat (page) 538

Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
February 2002