Status:
valid
Authors:
Murugan & S.Prabhu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 37: 303 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341642
Common Names
- Ixora Chakrabortyi
- Chakrabortyi Ixora
- Chakrabortyi Chakraborty's Ixora
Description
Ixora chakrabortyi (also called Chakraborty's Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India. It typically grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora chakrabortyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixora chakrabortyi is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with white petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with white petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora chakrabortyi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ixora chakrabortyi
Ixora chakrabortyi can be found in India, primarily in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Ixora chakrabortyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora chakrabortyi?
Ixora chakrabortyi
What is the common name of Ixora chakrabortyi?
Chakraborty Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora chakrabortyi?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
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
S. Prabhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Prabhu' in the authors string.