Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francii
ID:
219132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. & K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 39 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218461

Common Names

  • Ixora francii
  • Franci's Ixora
  • Franci Ixora

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Description

Ixora francii (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora francii 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 francii has bright red 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 francii is a tropical shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be carefully separated and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Ixora francii

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

Ixora francii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora francii?

Ixora francii

What is the common name of Ixora francii?

Francii Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora francii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103493: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.