Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brandisiana
ID:
218914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 316 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218243

Common Names

  • Ixora brandisiana
  • Brandisiana Ixora
  • Ixora Brandisiana

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Description

Ixora brandisiana (also called Ixora, Jungle Geranium, Jungle Flame, and West Indian Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the western Pacific Ocean. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora brandisiana is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant due to its fast growth rate. It is also used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora brandisiana 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 brandisiana is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.

Where to Find Ixora brandisiana

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

Ixora brandisiana FAQ

What type of soil does Ixora brandisiana prefer?

Ixora brandisiana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Ixora brandisiana?

Ixora brandisiana prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Ixora brandisiana need?

Ixora brandisiana prefers partial shade to full sun.

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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