Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
218885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 76: 235 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218214

Common Names

  • Ixora Biflora
  • Two-flowered Ixora
  • Two-flowered Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Ixora biflora fleckeri Fosberg [valid]
  • Ixora biflora typica Fosberg [invalid]

Description

Ixora biflora (also called 'Two-flowered 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 biflora 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 biflora 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 biflora 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 biflora

Ixora biflora can be found in the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora biflora?

Ixora biflora

What is the common name of Ixora biflora?

Two-flowered Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora biflora?

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,

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