Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engganensis
ID:
219092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 106 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218421

Common Names

  • Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Ixora engganensis (also called Enggano Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical forests, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora engganensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora engganensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora engganensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the root ball. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Division of the root ball should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ixora engganensis

Ixora engganensis is native to India and is found in the moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m.

Ixora engganensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora engganensis?

Ixora engganensis

What is the common name of Ixora engganensis?

Engganese Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora engganensis?

Tropical forests of Indonesia

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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