Ixora emygdioi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Di Maio & Peixoto
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 415 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317460
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora emygdioi (also called Ixora emygdioi, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora emygdioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora emygdioi has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora emygdioi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Ixora emygdioi
Ixora emygdioi can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Ixora emygdioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora emygdioi?
Ixora emygdioi
What is the family of Ixora emygdioi?
Rubiaceae
Where is Ixora emygdioi found?
Brazil
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
Ariane Luna Peixoto (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peixoto' in the authors string.
Fernando Régis Di Maio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Maio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129244-1: Based on the initial data import