Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
219127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 288 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218456

Common Names

  • Ixora forbesii
  • Forbesii Ixora
  • Ixora Forbesii

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Description

Ixora forbesii (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 forbesii 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 forbesii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora forbesii is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5–2 m (5–7 ft). It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ixora forbesii

Ixora forbesii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ixora forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora forbesii?

Ixora forbesii

What is the common name of Ixora forbesii?

Forbesii Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora forbesii?

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,

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