Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
219006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 397 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218335

Common Names

  • Ixora congesta
  • Congesta Ixora
  • Clustered Ixora

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Synonyms

  • Pavetta congesta Miq. [valid]

Description

Ixora congesta (also called Congesta 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 congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora congesta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora congesta is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ixora congesta

Ixora congesta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ixora congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora congesta?

Ixora congesta

What is the common name of Ixora congesta?

Congested Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora congesta?

Tropical rainforests

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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