Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 334 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218451
Common Names
- Ixora florida
- Florida Ixora
- Ixora Florida
Description
Ixora florida (also called 'Jungle Flame' and 'West Indian Jasmine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora florida 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 florida has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora florida 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 florida
Ixora florida 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 florida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora florida?
Ixora florida
What is the common name of Ixora florida?
Florida Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora florida?
Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka
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,