A taxonomic revision of สกุล Ceriscoides were referred สกุล Gardenia.
เพราะทั้งคู่เป็น genus of the tribe Gardenieae.
That, the species of Ceriscoides are distinction from Gardenia
The species are distributed widely throughout Southeast Asia, in Continental Asia including the outlying Asiatic islands and also in Malesia. As trees or shrubs of the everwet to deciduous tropical forests, the genus is distinctive for it possesses formidable stout spines,
moderately
showy
unisexual flowers and large,
typically Gardenieae-type fruit.
The species of Ceriscoides are also known to people from a number of rural communities (in India, Indo-China and Borneo) as the fruits and roots are said to possess medicinal and other uses.
In the taxonomic revision eleven species are recognised; four of them are new to science. The novel species, C. parvifolia, C. kerrii, C. imbakensis, and C. celebica. are described and illustrated.
An identification key to all taxa is given, based largely on the male and female floral characteristics. Species descriptions incorporate full synonymy and data on habitat and ecology. General notes are added to highlight important characteristics of the species and/or to point out differences with other taxa. A list of specimens examined is also included.