The leaves of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis are opposite or 3-whorled. The leaves are lanceolate, 7-14cm long, leathery, bright, and the stipules are membranous.
The leaves of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis are opposite or 3-whorled, leathery, oblong lanceolate or imprinted lanceolate, the apex of the leaves gradually becomes sharp or short acuminate, the base is wedge-shaped, whole, with short handle, long stipule, stipule is membranous.
The flower of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is solitary in the axil of the leaf. The flower has a short stem, the calyx is cylindrical, and the petals are 5 to 6, white.
The flower of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is solitary on the branch, the pedicel is 3-5mm long, the calyx tube is inverted cone-shaped or ovate, 5-25mm long, the Corolla is white or cream yellow, and the high foot is saucer shaped.