Ixora bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 447 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218188
Common Names
- Ixora bahiensis
- Ixora flower
- Ixora shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora bahiensis (also called Bahia Ixora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. 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 bahiensis 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
The flower of Ixora bahiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora bahiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ixora bahiensis
Ixora bahiensis is native to Brazil and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Ixora bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora bahiensis?
Ixora bahiensis
What is the common name of Ixora bahiensis?
Bahiensis Ixora
What is the family of Ixora bahiensis?
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-103242: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.