Ixora fastigiata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.D.Good) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 191 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218437
Common Names
- Ixora
- West Indian Jasmine
- Flamingo Flower
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- Pavetta fastigiata R.D.Good [valid]
Description
Ixora fastigiata (also called Upright 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 fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora fastigiata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora fastigiata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal pruning.
Where to Find Ixora fastigiata
Ixora fastigiata 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 fastigiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora fastigiata?
Ixora fastigiata
What are the common names of Ixora fastigiata?
Pyramidal Ixora
What is the native range of Ixora fastigiata?
India
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103471: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.