Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
athroantha
ID:
218851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 85: 372 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218180

Common Names

  • Ixora athroantha
  • Ixora flower
  • Ixora shrub

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Description

Ixora athroantha (also called Thick-Stalked Ixora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has glossy, ovate leaves. It produces clusters of bright red flowers in the summer and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora athroantha 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

The flower of Ixora athroantha is a small, tubular, four-lobed, white to pinkish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora athroantha 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 athroantha

Ixora athroantha is native to India and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Ixora athroantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora athroantha?

Ixora athroantha

What is the common name of Ixora athroantha?

Athroantha Ixora

What is the family of Ixora athroantha?

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,

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