Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Java : 65 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218221
Common Names
- Ixora Blumei
- Blume's Ixora
- Blume's Jasmine
Synonyms
- Ixora arborescens Boerl. [illegitimate]
- Ixora blumeana Kuntze [illegitimate]
- Ixora grandifolia arborescens (Hassk.) Hook.f. [valid]
- Ixora macrocoma Kuntze [valid]
- Ixora odorata Boerl. [illegitimate]
- Ixora valetonii Hochr. [illegitimate]
- Pavetta arborescens Hassk. [valid]
- Pavetta macrocoma Miq. [valid]
- Pavetta odorata Blume [valid]
- Pavetta odorata sumatrana Miq. [valid]
Description
Ixora blumei (also called 'Blume'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 blumei 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 blumei 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 blumei 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 blumei
Ixora blumei can be found in the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
Ixora blumei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora blumei?
Ixora blumei
What is the common name of Ixora blumei?
Blume's Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora blumei?
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,