Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
218862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 313 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218191

Common Names

  • Ixora balansae
  • Balansa Ixora
  • Ixora Balansa

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Description

Ixora balansae (also called Balans' 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 balansae 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 atrata has large, bright red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora balansae 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 balansae

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

Ixora balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora balansae?

Ixora balansae

What is the common name of Ixora balansae?

Balansae Ixora

What is the family of Ixora balansae?

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,