Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson & L.G.Adams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 214 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218189
Common Names
- Ixora baileyana
- Ixora flower
- Ixora shrub
Synonyms
- Lasianthus graciliflorus F.M.Bailey [valid]
Description
Ixora baileyana (also called Bailey's 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 baileyana 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 baileyana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora baileyana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Ixora baileyana
Ixora baileyana is native to India and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Ixora baileyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora baileyana?
Ixora baileyana
What is the common name of Ixora baileyana?
Baileyana Ixora
What is the family of Ixora baileyana?
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,