Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceramensis
ID:
218970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 303 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218299

Common Names

  • Ixora ceramensis
  • Ceramensis Ixora
  • Ceram Ixora

Searching for Ixora ceramensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ixora ceramensis (also called Ceram Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Moluccas and Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora ceramensis 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 ceramensis has bright red, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

Searching for Ixora ceramensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora ceramensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Ixora ceramensis

Ixora ceramensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ixora ceramensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora ceramensis?

Ixora ceramensis

What is the common name of Ixora ceramensis?

Ceram Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora ceramensis?

Ixora ceramensis is native to Indonesia and the Philippines.

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,

References