Ixora beddomei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Husain & S.R.Paul
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Candollea 41: 87 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218206
Common Names
- Ixora Beddomei
- Beddome's Ixora
- Beddome's Jasmine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora beddomei (also called 'Beddome's Ixora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora beddomei 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 beddomei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora beddomei 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 beddomei
Ixora beddomei can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Ixora beddomei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora beddomei?
Ixora beddomei
What is the common name of Ixora beddomei?
Beddome's Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora beddomei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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-103259: Based on the initial data import
S.R. Paul (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Paul' in the authors string.
Tariq Husain (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Husain' in the authors string.