Ixora agasthyamalayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sivad. & N.Mohanan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 32: 313 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218132
Common Names
- Ixora agasthyamalayana
- Ixora agasthyamalayana
- Ixora agasthyamalayana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora agasthyamalayana (also called Agasthya's Ixora, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, tropical forests. It has glossy green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora agasthyamalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora agasthyamalayana has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora agasthyamalayana is a tropical shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Ixora agasthyamalayana
Ixora agasthyamalayana can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ixora agasthyamalayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora agasthyamalayana?
Ixora agasthyamalayana
What is the natural habitat of Ixora agasthyamalayana?
It is native to the Western Ghats of India.
What are the uses of Ixora agasthyamalayana?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Species in the Ixora genus
Ixora accedens, Ixora aciculiflora, Ixora acuminatissima, Ixora acuticauda, Ixora aegialodes, Ixora agasthyamalayana, Ixora aggregata, Ixora agostiniana, Ixora ackeringae, Ixora alba, Ixora albersii, Ixora aluminicola, Ixora amapaensis, Ixora amherstiensis, Ixora amplexicaulis, Ixora amplexifolia, Ixora amplifolia, Ixora andamanensis, Ixora aneimenodesma, Ixora aneityensis, Ixora angustilimba, Ixora archboldii, Ixora arestantha, Ixora asme, Ixora athroantha, Ixora auricularis, Ixora auriculata, Ixora aurorea, Ixora backeri, Ixora bahiensis, Ixora baileyana, Ixora balansae, Ixora baldwinii, Ixora balinensis, Ixora bancana, Ixora banjoana, Ixora barbata, Ixora barberae, Ixora bartlingii, Ixora batesii, Ixora batuensis, Ixora bauchiensis, Ixora beckleri, Ixora beddomei, Ixora bemangidiensis, Ixora betongensis, Ixora bibracteata, Ixora biflora, Ixora birmahica, Ixora blumei,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103191: Based on the initial data import
Narayanan Nair Mohanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mohanan' in the authors string.
Mayandy Sivadasan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivad.' in the authors string.