Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
butterwickii
ID:
218931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hole

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 45: 16 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218260

Common Names

  • Ixora butterwickii
  • Butterwickii Ixora
  • Ixora Butterwickii

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Synonyms

  • Ixora butterwickii lepida Craib [valid]

Description

Ixora butterwickii (also called 'Butterwick'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 butterwickii 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

Ixora butterwickii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora butterwickii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ixora butterwickii

Ixora butterwickii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora butterwickii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora butterwickii?

Ixora butterwickii

What is the common name of Ixora butterwickii?

Butterwick's Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora butterwickii?

Tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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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