Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
218823

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 572 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218152

Common Names

  • Ixora amplexifolia
  • Ixora flower
  • Ixora shrub

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Synonyms

  • Ixora coleopoda K.Schum. & Lauterb. [valid]

Description

Ixora amplexifolia (also called Amplexifoliate Ixora, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 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 amplexifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a groundcover. The flowers of this plant are used to make herbal teas and are also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora amplexifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora amplexifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate with partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have formed.

Where to Find Ixora amplexifolia

Ixora amplexifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ixora amplexifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora amplexifolia?

Ixora amplexifolia

What is the common name of Ixora amplexifolia?

Clasping-Leaf Ixora

What is the family of Ixora amplexifolia?

Rubiaceae

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-103209: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.