Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
218949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 311 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218278

Common Names

  • Ixora capillaris
  • Capillaris Ixora
  • Ixora Capillaris

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Description

Ixora capillaris (also called Dwarf Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora capillaris 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 capillaris 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 capillaris 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 capillaris

Ixora capillaris can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora capillaris?

Ixora capillaris

What is the common name of Ixora capillaris?

Hairy Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora capillaris?

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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